Yahya ibn Tamim

Yahya inherited the throne from his father, Tamim ibn al-Mu'izz, in 1108.[1] Tamim's long reign had left the Zirids weakened, as the Hilalian invasions had reduced their authority to the Tunisian coast, from Sousse to Gabes. Furthermore, Ifriqiya now faced a powerful Christian enemy in the form of the Italo-Norman Kingdom of Sicily to the north.[1]

In response, Yahya built a strong fleet, with which he raided the Republic of Genoa and Sardinia.[1] He was succeeded by his son, Ali ibn Yahya.[1]

• Tibi, Amin (2002). "Zīrids". In Bearman, P. J.; Bianquis, Th.; Bosworth, C. E.; van Donzel, E. & Heinrichs, W. P. (eds.). Encyclopaedia of Islam. Volume XI: W–Z (2nd ed.). Leiden: E. J. Brill. pp. 513–516. ISBN 978-90-04-12756-2.