State

Taifa of Dénia

Islamic kingdom in medieval Spain

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1010–1227
Founded
1010
Ended
1227
Capital
Dénia
Government
monarchy
Succeeded by
Taifa of Zaragoza

Overview

The taifa of Dénia (Arabic: طائفة دانية) was an Islamic kingdom in medieval Spain, ruling over part of the Valencian coast and Ibiza. With Dénia as its capital, the taifa included the Balearic Islands and parts of the Spanish mainland. It was founded in 1010 by the Slavic Muslim warlord Mujāhid al-ʿĀmirī.

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Records (4)

  1. 1014–1017 — Mujahid's invasion of SardiniaInvasion
  2. 1016 — Battle of LuniNaval battle
  3. 1042 — Battle of LorcaBattle
  4. 1225–1304 — Aragonese conquest of ValenciaCampaign

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