Polity Kingdom of Jarin

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With the collapse of the Kingdom of Aksum around the year 700 CE, Beja clans invaded and established several kingdoms in present-day Eritrea, including the Kingdom of Jarin.

Establishment

  • January 701: The Kingdom of Jarin is established by Beja people in the areas of Suakin and ‘Aydhab (modern-day border areas of Egypt and Sudan).

Chronology

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1. Aksumite invasion of Hejaz

The northeast African Kingdom of Aksum invaded the region of Hejaz, in south Arabia.

  • January 703: In 702, the Kingdom of Aksum regained control of the coastal area of the Dahlak Archipelago, including the city of Jedda. This marked a significant victory for Aksum in their efforts to expand their territory and influence in the region.

2. Abbasid punitive campaign against Beja

In 831 a punitive campaign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mutasim defeated the Beja east of Nubia.

  • January 832: In 831 a punitive campaign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mutasim defeated the Beja people east of Nubia.
  • February 832: In 831 a punitive campaign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mutasim defeated the Beja people east of Nubia. The Caliph left the region after the raid.

Disestablishment

  • January 1001: The Beja polities ceased to exist after the 9th century.