Hammadid Dynasty: Map & History
The Hammadid dynasty, also known as the Hammadid Emirate or the Kingdom of Bejaia, was a medieval Islamic kingdom in the central Maghreb, encompassing what is now Algeria.
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The Hammadid dynasty, also known as the Hammadid Emirate or the Kingdom of Bejaia, was a medieval Islamic kingdom in the central Maghreb, encompassing what is now Algeria. It was established at the beginning of the 11th century when Hammad ibn Buluggin declared himself emir, thus splitting the Zirid domains into two separate dynasties. Under the reign of Emir Al Nasir, the emirate briefly became the most important state in the Maghreb, and reached its greatest territorial extent, stretching from Tlemcen in the west to Tunis in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the desert oasis of Ouargla and Oued Righ in the south. While they briefly controlled the principality of Fez in the west and cities like Sfax, Kairouan, Laribus, and Tripoli to the east.
Modern Countries Once Part of Hammadid Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Hammadid Dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Hammadid Dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Hammadid Dynasty in Depth
History
In 987 and 989, al-Mansur ibn Buluggin, the emir of the Berber Zirid dynasty, appointed his uncle Hammad ibn Buluggin as governor of Ashir and western Zirid lands. Hammad subsequently defended the territory against Zenata incursions and was granted additional lands by al-Mansur's successor Badis ibn Mansur. In 1007 and 1008, forces under Hammad left Ashir and built a new citadel-capital, Qal'at Bani Hammad (also called Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad), in M'Sila Province in the Hodna Mountains; a thriving city sprang up around the fortress.
In 1014, Hammad declared his independence from Zirid suzerainty and switched his spiritual allegiance from the Shi'a Fatimid caliphs to the Sunni Abbasid caliphs of Baghdad.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Hammadid dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Hammadid Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capitals | Qal'at Bani Hammad, Béjaïa |
|---|---|
| Official language | Berber |
| Religion | Islam |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1014 |
| Dissolved | 1152 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q588672 (CC0).
Hammadid Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Hammadid Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Hammadid Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 165,043 km² in 1036 CE.
Hammadid Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Hammadid Dynasty exist?
The Hammadid Dynasty is dated to 1018 CE – 1151 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Hammadid Dynasty?
The capital of the Hammadid Dynasty was Qal'at Bani Hammad (c. 1007–1090), Bejaia (c. 1090–1152).
How large was the Hammadid Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1036 AD the Hammadid Dynasty covered about 165,043 km².
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