Foundation of the Kingdom of Fez
- When
- 1472
- Where
- Fez
- Episodes
- 1
In 1472, the Wattasid dynasty, a Zenata group previously serving as viziers under the Marinids, assumed rule of Morocco from Fez. This transition marks a political succession rather than the initial foundation of the Kingdom of Fez, which predates this date.
Episodes
Background and detail
Wattasid Succession. The year 1472 witnessed a shift in Moroccan governance where the Wattasids took power. As a Zenata dynasty, they had previously held the position of viziers under the Marinid sultans. Their assumption of rule from Fez represents a dynastic change within the existing political structure of the region.
People involved
- Wattasids · Zenata dynasty that succeeded as rulers of Morocco
- Marinid sultans · Previous rulers under whom Wattasids served as viziers
Sources
- Fez, Morocco Wikipedia
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