1060 ⟶ Ibrahim of Ghazna becomes Sultan, Yusuf ibn Tashfin Founds Marrakesh, Zirids Shift Capital

Ibrahim of Ghazna becomes the Sultan. Yusuf ibn Tashfin foun...
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👑 Maw'dud Ghaznavi Overthrows Mohammad Ghaznavi

The Ghaznavid Sultan Mohammad Ghaznavi is overthrown by Maw'dud Ghaznavi.⟶
Maw'dud Ghaznavi Overthrows Mohammad Ghaznavi (1041)
GhaznavidsSuccessionLeadershipInternal Conflict11th CenturyPolitical Instability
AfghanistanAfghanistanIranIran

☪️ Zirids Shift Allegiance from Fatimids to Abbasids

The Zirids in North Africa repudiate allegiance to the Fatimid and transfer allegiance to the Abbasids.⟶
Zirids Shift Allegiance from Fatimids to Abbasids (1047)
ZiridsFatimid CaliphateAbbasid CaliphateReligious SchismPolitical Alignment11th CenturyNorth Africa
AlgeriaAlgeriaTunisiaTunisiaEgyptEgypt

👑 Yusuf ibn Tashfin Comes to Power in the Maghrib

Yusuf ibn Tashfin comes to power in the Maghrib.⟶
Yusuf ibn Tashfin Comes to Power in the Maghrib (1050)
AlmoravidsLeadershipMaghrib11th CenturyNorth AfricaBerber Dynasties
MoroccoMoroccoAlgeriaAlgeria

🏙️ Ibrahim of Ghazna becomes Sultan, Yusuf ibn Tashfin Founds Marrakesh, Zirids Shift Capital

Ibrahim of Ghazna becomes the Sultan. Yusuf ibn Tashfin founds the city of Marrakesh. The Zirids abandon their capital Ashir and establish their capital at Bougie.⟶
Ibrahim of Ghazna becomes Sultan, Yusuf ibn Tashfin Founds Marrakesh, Zirids Shift Capital (1060)
GhaznavidsAlmoravidsZiridsLeadershipMarrakeshBougie11th CenturyUrban Development
AfghanistanAfghanistanIranIranMoroccoMoroccoAlgeriaAlgeria

💀 Death of Al Muizz, Accession of Tamin

Death of the Zirid ruler Al Muizz, accession of Tamin.⟶
Death of Al Muizz, Accession of Tamin (1062)
ZiridsLeadershipSuccession11th CenturyDynastic Politics
AlgeriaAlgeriaTunisiaTunisia