Hamdanid dynasty
The Hamdanid dynasty (Arabic: الحمدانيون, romanized: al-Ḥamdāniyyūn) was a Shia Muslim Arab dynasty that ruled Upper Mesopotamia and Syria (890–1004). They descended from the ancient Banu Taghlib tribe of Mesopotamia and Arabia.
Founded~Ended 890 ~ 1004Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Founded ~ Ended
- 890 ~ 1004
- Common languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Shia Islam
- Government
- Emirate
- Historical era
- Middle Ages
- • Established
- 890
- • Husayn ibn Hamdan establishes himself
- 895
- • Sayf al-Dawla establishes himself in A
- 944
- • Disestablished
- 1004
- Location
- 36.2000, 37.1600
Contents
The Hamdanid dynasty (Arabic: الحمدانيون, romanized: al-Ḥamdāniyyūn) was a Shia Muslim Arab123 dynasty that ruled Upper Mesopotamia and Syria (890–1004). They descended from the ancient Banu Taghlib tribe of Mesopotamia and Arabia.
History
Origin
The Hamdanids hailed from the Arab Taghlib tribe, and are descendants of Adi ibn Usama al-Taghlibi. They're sometimes called Adawis or Taghlibis in historical sources.2
Hamdanid emirate of Jazirah and Aleppo
The Hamdanid dynasty was founded by Hamdan ibn Hamdun. By 892–893, he was in possession of Mardin, after fighting the Kharijites of the Jazira.2 In 895, Caliph al-Mutadid invaded and Hamdan fled Mardin.2
Hamdan's son, Husayn, who was at Ardumusht, joined the caliph's forces.2 Hamdan later surrendered to the caliph and was imprisoned.2 In December 908, Husayn conspired to establish Ibn al-Mu'tazz as Caliph. Having failed, Husayn fled until he asked for mediation through his brother Ibrahim. Upon his return, he was made governor of Diyar Rabi'a. In 916, Husayn, due to a disagreement with vizier Ali b. Isa, revolted, was captured, imprisoned, and executed in 918.
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