About Ishaq ibn ʿAli
Lived 1110 – 1147 (aged 36–37). Ishaq ibn ʿAli was a ruler.
Ishaq ibn Ali (died April 1147) was the 8th and last Almoravid Emir who reigned shortly in 1147.
Ishaq was the uncle of his predecessor as emir, Ibrahim ibn Tashfin, and was killed after the conquest of Marrakesh by the Almohads. Due to repeated attacks by the Almohads, Ishaq ibn Ali had to flee to the Atlas Mountains where he took refuge in the High Atlas. After the situation calmed down, he returned to Marrakesh taking control once again however, the Almohads conquered the city, killing both Ibrahim and Ishaq and establishing the Almohad Caliphate.
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Who was Ishaq ibn ʿAli?
Almoravid Emir (ruled 1147; died 1147)
When was Ishaq ibn ʿAli born?
Ishaq ibn ʿAli was born in 1110.
When did Ishaq ibn ʿAli die?
Ishaq ibn ʿAli died in 1147 in Marrakech.
What was Ishaq ibn ʿAli's occupation?
Ishaq ibn ʿAli was a ruler.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ishaq ibn ʿAli. https://biography.guide/ishaq-ibn-ali/
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