Taifa of Purchena

The Taifa of Purchena (Arabic: طائفة بُرْشَانَة) was a medieval Moorish taifa kingdom. Centered in Purchena, it existed from 1145 to 1150.

Taifa of Purchena
1145–1150
CapitalPurchena
Common languagesArabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew
Religion
Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 Established
1145
 Conquered by Murcia
1150
CurrencyDirham and Dinar
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Almohad dynasty
Taifa of Murcia

List of Emirs

Miqdamid dynasty

  • Ibn Miqdam: fl. mid-12th century (1145–1150)


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