Yahya ibn Tamim
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Yahya inherited the throne from his father, Tamim ibn al-Mu'izz, in February 1108.[3] Tamim's long reign had left the Zirids weakened, as the Hilalian invasions had reduced their authority to the Tunisian coast, from Sousse to Gabes. Furthermore, Ifriqiya now faced a powerful Christian enemy in the form of the Italo-Norman Kingdom of Sicily to the north.[3]
In response, Yahya built a strong fleet, with which he raided the Republic of Genoa and Sardinia.[3] He was succeeded by his son, Ali ibn Yahya, after his assassination on the first day of Eid al Adha 509 AH (Wednesday 25 April 1116).[3]
References
- ↑ Hadi, Roger Idris (1962). La Berberie Orientale Sous les Zirides (PDF). p. 305.
- ↑ Hadi, Roger Idris (1962). La Berberie Orientale Sous les Zirides (PDF). p. 313.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Tibi 2002, p. 514.
Sources
- Tibi, Amin (2002). "Zīrids". In Bearman, P. J.; Bianquis, Th.; Bosworth, C. E.; van Donzel, E. & Heinrichs, W. P. (eds.). The Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition. Volume XI: W–Z. Leiden: E. J. Brill. pp. 513–516. doi:10.1163/1573-3912_islam_SIM_8170. ISBN 978-90-04-12756-2.
| Preceded by | Zirid emir of Ifriqiya 1108–1116 |
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