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Yahya ibn Tamim

Yahya ibn Tamim (Arabic: يحي بن تميم) was the Zirid ruler of Ifriqiya from 1108 to 1116 CE.[1]

Life

Yahya inherited the throne from his father, Tamim ibn al-Mu'izz, in 1108.[1] Tamim's long reign had left the Zirids weakened, as the Hilalian invasions had reduced their authority to the Tunisian coast, from Sousse to Gabes. Furthermore, Ifriqiya now faced a powerful Christian enemy in the form of the Italo-Norman Kingdom of Sicily to the north.[1]

In response, Yahya built a strong fleet, with which he raided the Republic of Genoa and Sardinia.[1] He was succeeded by his son, Ali ibn Yahya.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Tibi 2002, p. 514.

Sources

Preceded by Zirid emir of Ifriqiya
1108–1116
Succeeded by