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Ibn Qasi

d. 1151 · 12th century · Also known as Abu al-Qasim Ahmad ibn Qasi

Ibn Qasi was a Sufi leader of the Algarve who led the Muridin revolt against the Almoravids in 1144, seizing Mértola and Silves and ruling as an independent lord. He first sought Almohad help, then turned against them and allied with Afonso Henriques of Portugal. His own followers killed him at Silves in 1151.

Ibn Qasi
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Mentioned in 6 state histories

Taifa of MértolaTaifa of Beja and ÉvoraSecond Taifa of SilvesSecond Taifa of MértolaSecond Taifa of NieblaTaifa of Tavira

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