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Tashfin ibn Ali
Tashfin ibn Ali (c. 1100–1143) was the son of the Almoravid emir Ali ibn Yusuf and long active in the dynasty's military and political affairs as cro…
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- c. 1110–1143Seville · Al-AndalusAs son of Emir Ali ibn Yusuf, he participated in the dynasty's military and political affairs as a prince from 1111 to 1120, assisting his father in defending against the Christian counteroffensive and holding local posts along the frontier of Al-Andalus. Historical records note that he was trained as heir from an early age, traveling between Iberia and the Maghreb to handle affairs.
- 1143Marrakesh · MoroccoHe succeeded after his father Ali died in 1143, but his rule was extremely brief. Facing the wave of Almohad uprisings, he was overthrown the same year, and the Almoravid dynasty perished with him.
Sources
- Tashfin ibn Ali https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tashfin_ibn_Ali
- Almoravid dynasty https://www.britannica.com/topic/Almoravids