Ziri ibn Manad

Timeline

1. c. 920–950Algerian High Plateaus · AlgeriaZiri came from the Sanhaja Berber tribe, accumulating military and tribal influence in the borderlands between Algeria and Tunisia, laying the groundwork for his later allegiance to the Fatimids.
2. c. 950–969Ifriqiya · IfriqiyaHe led Sanhaja followers into the Fatimid camp, taking part in operations against rivals such as Ziri ibn Zayd and remnants of Abbasid forces, helping the Fatimids consolidate control over North Africa.
3. 969–971Tunis · TunisiaAfter the Fatimid expedition to Egypt, the Ziri family established local rule in Ifriqiya, based at Ashir. By the time of his death in 971, his son Bologhin had already taken over military and political power.