The Almoravids: How a Desert Brotherhood Forged an Empire

In the 11th century, a reformist movement of Berber tribesmen, the Almoravids, swept out of the Sahara to conquer Morocco, Al-Andalus, and the western Sahel. This episode follows the rise of their charismatic leader, Abdallah ibn Yasin, who fused Maliki piety with tribal warfare. We explore their capital at Marrakech, their pivotal battle against the Ghana Empire, and their controversial rule over Muslim Spain. Discover how a zealous brotherhood created a trans-Saharan empire that reshaped West Africa and Iberia. #Almoravids #AbdallahibnYasin #Marrakech #Maliki #Sahara #Berber #GhanaEmpire #AlAndalus #BattleofZallaqa #YusufibnTashfin #Segelmassa #TransSaharanTrade #SunniIslam #Empire #WestAfrica #MedievalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #MauryanEmpire #AshokaTheGreat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo