Taifa of Badajoz: Map & History
The Taifa of Badajoz was a medieval Islamic Moorish kingdom located in what is now parts of Portugal and Spain.
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The Taifa of Badajoz was a medieval Islamic Moorish kingdom located in what is now parts of Portugal and Spain. It was centred on the city of Badajoz which exists today as the first city of Extremadura, in Spain.
Modern Countries Once Part of Taifa of Badajoz
At its mapped extent, Taifa of Badajoz covered territory in 2 present-day countries. 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 Taifa of Badajoz'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.
Taifa of Badajoz in Depth
History
The taifa of Badajoz rose, like the other taifa kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, after the fragmentation of al-Andalus (the Caliphate of Cordoba) in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. It was created by Sabur al-Saqlabi, a former slave of perhaps Slavic or Persian origin. The taifa's control extended over most of ancient Lusitania, including Mérida and Lisbon. Sabur was succeeded in 1022 by his vizier, Abdallah ibn al-Aftas, who founded the Aftasid dynasty. Sabur's sons fled to Lisbon, where they created the short-lived taifa of Lisbon, which was soon reconquered by Badajoz. In 1055 Badajoz became a tributary of the Kingdom of León-Castile, losing significant parts of its territory south of the Mondego River (south of Coimbra).
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Taifa of Badajoz: Key Facts
| Capital | Badajoz |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1009 |
| Dissolved | 1151 |
Preceded by
- Taifa of Mértola
Facts from Wikidata Q276841 (CC0).
Taifa of Badajoz Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 106,877 km² in 1036 CE.
Taifa of Badajoz: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Taifa of Badajoz exist?
Taifa of Badajoz is dated to 1010 CE – 1151 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Taifa of Badajoz?
The capital of Taifa of Badajoz was Batalyaws, currently in the Province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain.
How large was Taifa of Badajoz at its peak?
At its peak in 1036 AD Taifa of Badajoz covered about 106,877 km².
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