Taifa of Orihuela

Taifa of Orihuela
1239–1249
CapitalOrihuela
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1239
• Conquered by Castile
1249
CurrencyDirham, Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Almohad dynasty
Crown of Castile

The Taifa of Orihuela (Arabic: طائفة أريولة) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom.[1] It is estimated to have existed from approximately 1239 to 1249.

List of Emirs

Islamic dynasty

  • Abu Dja'far, who lived during the 13th century.
  • Abu'l-Hasam, who died the year 1249 or 1250.

References

  1. ↑ García Sanjuan, Alejandro, ed. (2025). The Taifa kingdoms: reconsidering 11th-century Iberia. Handbook of oriental studies Section one, the Near and Middle East. Leiden Boston: Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-73549-1.