From the Banu Abd al-Wadi State to the Zayyanid State: A Study of Major Transformations and Developments

Abstract

The present work tackles the most significant political developments and transformations experienced by the Banu Abd al-Wad (Zayyanid) state in the Central Maghreb during two distinct periods: The period of the Abd al-Wadid State; this state was known as such from its founding in 633AH/1236CE, until the end of the reign of Sultan Abu Sa'id ibn Abd al-Rahman in 753AH/1352CE. Zayyanid State, known by its founder Abu Hammu Musa II after he had recovered the throne of this state in 760AH/1358 CE, until its fall in 962 AH/1554 CE during the reign of Sultan Al-Hasan ibn Abd Allah II.

These developments and transformations generally affected most of the political and civilizational aspects. These include the systems and nature of governance, methods of administrative management, the organization of the army, the economic system as well as the tribal system within the state.