À partir de XVᵉ siècle
Morocco
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The Wattasid Sultanate emerged from the political crisis of Marinid Morocco and ruled from Fez after 1472. Its authority was concentrated in Fez and nearby areas, while Portuguese expansion, autonomous regional powers, and tribal resistance restricted its control elsewhere. The Wattasids faced growing challenges from Sharifian leaders and religious coalitions before losing ground to the rising Sa'dian dynasty.
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The Wattasids were a Zanata clan related to the Marinids whose stronghold lay in northern Morocco. After the death of Sultan Abu Sa'id 'Uthman in 1420, Abu Zakariya' Yahya al-Wattasi resolved the disputed succession by proclaiming the infant 'Abd al-Haqq king. He served as regent until 1437 and continued to exercise effective authority as vizier until his death, followed by two members of his family.
The dynasty returned openly to the sultanate after the murder of the last Marinid ruler, 'Abd al-Haqq, in 1465. Muhammad al-Shaykh, son of Abu Zakariya', conquered Fez in 1472 and became the first Wattasid sultan. Yet Portuguese conquests at Tangier, Arzila, and other Atlantic positions prevented the Wattasids from restoring strong central authority.
Wattasid power was largely restricted to Fez and its surroundings, with limited control over the Atlantic plains and tribute from parts of the Middle Atlas. Marrakesh, the High Atlas, the Sus, the pre-Saharan oases, and much of the Rif stood outside effective authority. Regional chiefs, marabouts, and Sharifian leaders gained strength, while the jihad against Portugal further transferred military and political initiative away from the sultanate.
À partir de XVᵉ siècle
Morocco
Traduction non disponible · Original (anglais) · français indisponible
The Wattasid Sultanate emerged from the political crisis of Marinid Morocco and ruled from Fez after 1472. Its authority was concentrated in Fez and nearby areas, while Portuguese expansion, autonomous regional powers, and tribal resistance restricted its control elsewhere. The Wattasids faced growing challenges from Sharifian leaders and religious coalitions before losing ground to the rising Sa'dian dynasty.
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Le récit
The Wattasids were a Zanata clan related to the Marinids whose stronghold lay in northern Morocco. After the death of Sultan Abu Sa'id 'Uthman in 1420, Abu Zakariya' Yahya al-Wattasi resolved the disputed succession by proclaiming the infant 'Abd al-Haqq king. He served as regent until 1437 and continued to exercise effective authority as vizier until his death, followed by two members of his family.
The dynasty returned openly to the sultanate after the murder of the last Marinid ruler, 'Abd al-Haqq, in 1465. Muhammad al-Shaykh, son of Abu Zakariya', conquered Fez in 1472 and became the first Wattasid sultan. Yet Portuguese conquests at Tangier, Arzila, and other Atlantic positions prevented the Wattasids from restoring strong central authority.
Wattasid power was largely restricted to Fez and its surroundings, with limited control over the Atlantic plains and tribute from parts of the Middle Atlas. Marrakesh, the High Atlas, the Sus, the pre-Saharan oases, and much of the Rif stood outside effective authority. Regional chiefs, marabouts, and Sharifian leaders gained strength, while the jihad against Portugal further transferred military and political initiative away from the sultanate.
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