Almoravide

/ ælˈmɔːrəˌvaɪd, ælˈmɔːrəvɪd /

noun

a member of a fanatical people of Berber origin and Islamic faith, who founded an empire in N Africa that spread over much of Spain in the 11th century _a.d

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from Arabic al-murābitūn the holy ones

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He died in 1099, and at his death his territory was taken by Yussuf, the Almoravide.

The Almoravide rule was not so just and prudent as that of the Moors who preceded them, and the people groaned under its despotism.

Soon after the Almoravide settlement, the followers of Islam in Granada attacked the Christians of the city and destroyed their church by fire.

The Almoravide rule was of scant duration.

Abd-el-Mumin was the leader of the Almohades, who succeeded to the Almoravide power in Africa and Spain.

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