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Islamic & Medieval Era
Abd al-Mu'min
Early Islamic / Medieval
Leaders & Statesmen12th century (Almohads)Oran / West
Under him, the Almohad capital at Marrakesh became a major intellectual centre.
Historical significance
He built one of the largest empires the Maghreb has ever seen.
Their story
Born near Tlemcen, Abd al-Mu'min became Ibn Tumart's most trusted disciple and, after his master's death, the political and military leader of the Almohads. Combining strategy and statecraft, he united North Africa from the Atlantic to Tripoli and crossed into Andalusia.
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Under him, the Almohad capital at Marrakesh became a major intellectual centre.