Taifa of Tavira

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Taifa of Tavira
1146–1150
CapitalTavira
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholic), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Established
1146
• Absorbed by the Almohads
1150
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Taifa of Silves
Almohad dynasty
Today part of Portugal

The Taifa of Tavira (Arabic: طائفة تاويرا) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom in what is now southern Portugal. It existed only from around 1146 to 1150.

List of Emirs

'Umarid dynasty

  • 'Umar: fl. mid-12th century (1146–1150)