Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah
Emir of Sicily
About Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah
Abu l-Aghlab Ibrahim ibn Allah was Emir of Palermo from 835 to 851. Grandson of Ziyadat Allah, Emir of Kairouan, on September 11, 835 left Africa for Sicily where after a naval battle against the Byzantines, he joined the government of Palermo.
During his emirate the Arab expansion continued in eastern Sicily. Cities such as Messina (842-843), Butera in 845, Ragusa, Moorish (848) were conquered.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah?
emir of Sicily
When did Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah die?
Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah died in Palermo.
What nationality was Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah?
Abû 'l-Aghlâb Ibrahim ibn Allah's recorded nationality: Aghlabids.
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