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Taifa of Jerez

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Taifa of Jerez
1145–1145
CapitalJerez
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1145
• Conquered by the Almohad Caliphate
1145
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Almohads
Almohads

The Taifa of Jerez (Arabic: طائفة شريش) was a medieval Islamic taifa Moorish kingdom in what is now southern Spain. Established in 1145, it existed until it was conquered by the Almohad Caliphate.

Jerez remained under Muslim rule until 1261. Following the collapse of the Almohad Caliphate, it emerged as an independent enclave until conquered by Castile. It was ruled by Arabs of the Banu Khazraj tribe.

List of Emirs

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  • Abu'l-Qaim Ahyal: 1145
  • Abu'l-Gammar: 1145
  • 'Ali: 1145