Taifa of Silves
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Was one of the Taifas (independent Muslim principality) in the Iberian Peninsula that emerged in the period following the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba.
Establishment
- January 1028: The Taifa of Silves existed from 1027.
Chronology
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1. Fragmentation of the Caliphate of Córdoba
The Caliphate disintegrated in the early 11th century during the Fitna of al-Andalus, a civil war between the descendants of caliph Hisham II and the successors of his hajib (court official), Al-Mansur, leading to the establishment of a multitude of independent Muslim kingdoms (taifas).
- January 1028: The Taifa of Silves existed from 1027.
2. Conquests of the Taifa of Seville
Were the conquests of the Taifa of Seville, one of the most powerful Islamic kingdoms in the Medieval Iberian Peninsula.
2.1. Conquests of Abbad II al-Mu'tadid
Were the military conquests of Abbad II al-Mu'tadid, emir of the Taifa of Seville.
- January 1064: The Taifa of Silves is acquired by the Taifa of Seville.
3. Establishment and expansion of the Almohad Caliphate
Were the conquests of Abd al-Mu'min, founder of the Moroccan Almohad Caliphate.
- January 1151: Taifa of Silves conquered by the Almohads.
4. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)
- January 1032: The Taifa of Mértola existed from 1033.
- January 1146: The Taifa of Silves was independent from 1145.
Disestablishment
- January 1151: Taifa of Silves conquered by the Almohads.