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Ottoman Tunisia
Also known as Eyalet of Tunis, Regency of Tunis
Ottoman Tunisia was the Ottoman province (eyalet) of Tunis, created after the Ottomans took Tunis from the Hafsids and Spain in 1574. Power passed from Ottoman pashas to deys and then to hereditary beys, first the Muradids and from 1705 the Husainids. France made it a protectorate in 1881.
Key facts
| Dates | 1574 – 1881 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | North Africa & al-Andalus |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | Ottoman regency (autonomous province) |
| Capital | Tunis |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: From 1705 the Husainid beys ruled as a hereditary, largely autonomous beylik under nominal Ottoman suzerainty.
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Ottoman Sultanate-Caliphate — An Ottoman province under the sultan-caliphs.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.