Rustamidy ( Arabic. رستميون ) is a medieval Maghreb dynasty of Persian origin, ruling in Northern Algeria with its center in the city of Takhart in 778-909.
| Historical State | |
| Imamat Rustamidov | |
|---|---|
| رستميون (Rustumiin) | |
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←   → →767 - 909 | |
| Capital | Tahart |
| Languages) | Berber and Arabic |
| Religion | Islam Kharijit ibadit ( Dogma dynasty). Others are Islam, Christianity and Judaism. |
| Form of government | Imamat monarchy |
| Official language | |
| Imams | |
| • 778—787 | Abd ar-Rahman ibn Rustam |
| • 787–823 | Abd al-Wahhab ibn Abd ar-Rahman |
| • 823–872 | Abu Said Aflah Ibn Abd al-Wahhab |
| • 872–874 | Abu Bakr ibn Aflah |
| • 874—894 | Muhammad Abul-Yakzan ibn Aflah |
| • 894–906 | Jusuf Abu Hatim ibn Abul-Yakzan |
| • 906–909 | Yakzan Ibn Abul-Yakzan |
The founder of the dynasty is considered to be the imam of North African Kharijites - Ibadites Abd ar-Rahman ibn Rustam , born in Persia, under whose leadership they seized Northern Algeria in 778 (162 AH ) and founded the state with its capital in Tahart . Imam Abd al-Wahhab ibn Abd ar-Rahman , the son and heir of Abd ar-Rahman , who died in 787, finally approved the hereditary monarchical nature of his position, which had previously been formally elected. During the reign of his grandson Abu Bakr ibn Aflah (872–874 / 258–260), civil strife began in the state. Dissatisfaction with the Imam officials led to the revolt of the Berber tribe Nafusi , which led to Abu Bakr ibn Aflah’s abdication from power in favor of his brother Muhammad Abul-Yakzan.
The change of imam did not lead to the desired stability in the state and Muhammad Abul-Yakzan was forced to leave Takhart , which was soon occupied by the Bedouins of the Khawara tribe. The ruler of the city was one Muhammad ibn Musal. In 881 (268 g.), With the support of the tribe of Luvat, Muhammad Abul-Yakzan returned control of the capital. However, his son and successor Jusuf Abu Hatim [1] was also expelled from Takhart as a result of the distemper and the population of the capital in 897 invited his uncle Yakub ibn Aflah as a new imam. In 901 (288 AH), Yusuf Abu Hatim, after long military and diplomatic efforts, captured Tahart , and Imam Yakub fled to the Zouar tribe near Tripoli .
The struggle between the Nafusi and Zuar tribes led to a final destabilization in the state, as a result of which both imams were killed. Imam Yakzan ibn Abul-Yakzan, who came to power in 906 (294 AH), failed to cope with the anarchy that prevailed in the country and in 909 was overthrown by Fatimid commander Abu Abdullah Al-Shii, who exterminated the entire Rustamid family, destroyed Takhart and annexed Northern Algeria to the Fatimid state.
Imams Rustamida
- 778—787 (162–171 years H.) Abd ar-Rahman ibn Rustam
- 787–823 (171–208 h.) Abd al-Wahhab ibn Abd ar-Rahman
- 823–872 (208–258 h.). Abu Sa'id Aflah ibn Abd al-Wahhab
- 872–874 (258–260 AD) Abu Bakr ibn Aflah
- 874—894 (260–281 years.h.) Muhammad Abul-Yakzan ibn Aflah
- 894–906 (281–294 years H.) Yusuf Abu Hatim ibn Abul-Yakzan
- 897–901 (284–288 years H.) Yakub ibn Aflah
- 906–909 (294–297 years H.) Yakzan ibn Abul-Yakzan
Notes
- ↑ Aydin Arif oglu Ali-zade calls him Yusuf Abu Khatam
Literature
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