Hafsid Dynasty (jan 1, 1236 – jun 6, 1574)
Description:
The Banu Hafs, were a powerful group amongst the Almohads; their ancestor is Omar Abu Hafs al-Hentati, a member of the council of ten and a close companion of Ibn Tumart.After the fall of Almohad Caliphate, they immediately rise into an independent state in their specific area. The Hafsids were a Sunni Muslim dynasty of Berber descent who ruled Ifriqiya from 1229 to 1574.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1236
jun 6, 1574
~ 338 years