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Ziyadid dynasty

819 CE – 1018 CE · about 199 years

The Ziyadids ruled western Yemen from 819 to 1018 from their capital at Zabid. They were the first dynasty to rule the Yemeni lowlands after Islam arrived around 630. Their founder, Muhammad ibn Ziyad, was a descendant of the Umayyad family.

Key facts

Dates819 CE – 1018 CE
RegionArabia & the Caliphates
ContinentAsia
CapitalZabid
FounderMuhammad ibn Ziyad
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Abbasid Caliphate

Followed by

Najahid dynasty

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.