The Taifa Kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, 1031-1086

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Simeon Netchev
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A map illustrating the fragmented political situation in Al-Andalus (the Muslim-ruled area of the Iberian Peninsula) after the collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba in 1031. Known as taifas (from Arabic "party" or "faction"), numerous mini-states (as many as 50 according to some scholars) emerged, existing in constant turmoil and competition as, gradually, only about half a dozen remained grouped around the larger cities: Zaragoza, Valencia, Toledo, Badajoz, Seville, and Granada. Then in 1085, seizing the opportunity, Alfonso VI (king of León and Castile) took over the taifa of Toledo, and the rest turned for protection to the newly established, fundamentalist dynasty of the Almoravids in the Maghreb.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, May 13). The Taifa Kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, 1031-1086. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15872/the-taifa-kingdoms-of-the-iberian-peninsula-1031-1/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Taifa Kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, 1031-1086." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 13, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15872/the-taifa-kingdoms-of-the-iberian-peninsula-1031-1/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Taifa Kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, 1031-1086." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 13 May 2022. Web. 22 Feb 2025.

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