About Morayma
Lived 1467 – 1493 (aged 25–26). Morayma was a consort.
Biography She was the daughter of Ali Athar, M. de Xagra, a top Nasirid military leader who was Granada's governor in Loja as well a court functionary.
Morayma is described as beautiful and religious. Her wedding took place in 1482. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband were imprisoned by her father-in-law. They were liberated by the Kingdom of Castile in 1483, but their children were kept as hostages. Her husband, Muhammad XI (known as Boabdil) had agreed to terms with the Spanish to surrender Granada, and at various times had been allied with the Spanish against his father. She did not see her children until after the fall of Granada in 1492.
Morayma followed her spouse in exile to Andarax Laujar but died shortly before they could leave for Fes in 1493.
Issue Aixa, later known as Sister Isabel de Granada. Ahmed Yusef
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Morayma?
Sultana of Granada
When was Morayma born?
Morayma was born in 1467 in Loja.
When did Morayma die?
Morayma died in 1493 in Laujar de Andarax.
What was Morayma's occupation?
Morayma was a consort.
What nationality was Morayma?
Morayma's recorded nationality: al-Andalus.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Morayma. https://biography.guide/morayma/
MLA: "Morayma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/morayma/.
Chicago: "Morayma." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/morayma/.
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