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Banu Ghaniya invasion of North Africa

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12th-13th century military campaigns
Banu Ghaniya Invasion of North africa
DateNovember 1184-1237/1238
LocationMaghreb
Result
  • Invasion repelled and Balearic islands conquered
  • Weakening of Almohad rule over Ifriqiya
  • Destruction of Qarakush's domain
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Unknown 20,000 Cavalry (1187)

The Banu Ghaniya invasion of North Africa sometimes referred to as the Banu Ghaniya Rebellion was a series of military campaigns undertaken by the Banu Ghaniya against the Almohads in hopes of re-establishing the Almoravid dynasty from November 1184 to 1237/1238.

See also

References

  1. Abun-Nasr, Jamil M. (1971). A history of the Maghrib. Internet Archive. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-07981-5.

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