Zurayid dynasty: Map & History
The Zurayʿid dynasty, were a Banu Hamdan ruling dynasty based in Yemen in the time between 1083 and 1174.
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The Zurayʿid dynasty, were a Banu Hamdan ruling dynasty based in Yemen in the time between 1083 and 1174. The centre of its power was Aden. The Zurayids suffered the same fate as the Hamdanid sultans, the Sulaymanids and the Mahdids, since their lands were taken over by the Ayyubid dynasty and they were executed. The Zurayʿis were Hafizi Isma'ili Shi'a who followed the Fatimid Caliphate, which was based in Cairo.
Modern Countries Once Part of Zurayid dynasty
At its mapped extent, Zurayid 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 Zurayid 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.
Zurayid dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Zurayid dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Zurayid dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 3,310 km² in 1172 CE.
Zurayid dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Zurayid dynasty exist?
The Zurayid dynasty is dated to 1085 CE – 1176 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Zurayid dynasty?
The capital of the Zurayid dynasty was Aden.
How large was the Zurayid dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1172 AD the Zurayid dynasty covered about 3,310 km².
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