Sicilian Taifas Period
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Were two periods of the Emirate of Sicily where the island was divided in several Taifas (Muslim principalities).
Chronology
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1. First Sicilian Taifas Period
The Emirate of Siciliy split into four Taifas (Muslim principalities).
- January 1054: The Emirate of Siciliy splits into four states.
- January 1063: Syracuse is conquered by the Emirate of Agrigento.
- January 1066: In 1065, the Emirate of Palermo and Emirate of Agrigento were unified.
- January 1056: Catania conquered by Syracuse.
2. Second Sicilian Taifas Period
The Emirate of Siciliy split into two Taifas (Muslim principalities).
- January 1069: The Emirate of Siciliy splits into 2 states: the Emirate of Syracuse and Catania and the Emirate of Palermo and Agrigento.
- January 1072: The Christian conquest of Catania ends the emirate of Catania.
- January 1072: Christian conquest of Catania ends the emirate of Catania.