Polity Emirate of Palermo and Agrigento

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Was one of the Taifas (independent Muslim principality) into which the Emirate of Sicily was divided.

Establishment

  • January 1069: The Emirate of Siciliy splits into 2 states: the Emirate of Syracuse and Catania and the Emirate of Palermo and Agrigento.

Chronology

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1. Sicilian Taifas Period

Were two periods of the Emirate of Sicily where the island was divided in several Taifas (Muslim principalities).

1.1. 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: Christian conquest of Catania ends the emirate of Catania.

Disestablishment

  • January 1072: Christian conquest of Catania ends the emirate of Catania.