Almoravid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Almoravid
< Spanish < Arabic al-murābit literally, the occupant of a fortified convent
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Centered in Morocco and led by a radical Islamic scholar, the Almoravid state grew rapidly through Islamic fervor and military conquests.
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How were the Almoravid and Almohad movements both reformist and reactionary?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
The Almoravid Empire was short-lived; its traditionalism alienated many, who rebelled and overthrew the Almoravids when they conquered their capital at Marrakesh.
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The Almoravid Empire was founded in the early eleventh century.
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The Almoravid princes who founded Marrakech came from the black desert of Senegal; themselves were leaders of wild hordes.
From In Morocco by Edith Wharton
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