Zayyanid capture of Fez

The Zayyanid capture of Fez was led by Abu Malik Abdulwahid , the Zayyanid King. In the early 15th century Abu Malek ascended to throne of Tlemcen and became the King of the Zayyanid dynasty. He was visited at his court by the Marinid prince Mohammed.[4]

Zayyanid Capture of Fez

Zayyanid Kingdom during the reign of Abu Malek
Date1411[1]
Location
Fez, Morocco
Result

Zayyanid victory[1]

  • The Zayyanid forces capture Fez and then all of Morocco[2][3][4]
  • Morocco becomes a vassal of the Zayyanid dynasty[5][6][7]
Belligerents
Marinids Kingdom of Tlemcen
Commanders and leaders
Abu Said III Abu Malik Abdulwahid
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

Abu Malik supported the claim of the Marinid prince to the throne of Morocco and provided him with food, money and an army.[4] Abu Malek invaded Morocco and captured Fez and then the rest of Morocco.[2][3][4] He installed the Marinid prince Mohammed on the throne of Morocco as a vassal of Tlemcen thereby making Morocco a vassal of the Zayyanids.[3][6][5][7]

References
  1. Histoire de l'Afrique du Nord: Des origines à nos jours By Bernard Lugan
  2. Recueil des Notices et Memoires, Volumes 52-53 Société archéologique du département de Constantine
  3. Histoire générale de l'Algérie Henri Garrot Impr. P. Crescenzo,(“Abou - Malek - Abd - elOuahad se mettant en campagne , s'empare de Fez , et y installe son protégé , qui lui promet tribut”)
  4. Petite histoire de l'Algerie, Tunisie, Maroc, Volume 1 Edouard Cat Jourdan,
  5. Recueil des Notices et Memoires, Volumes 52-53 Société archéologique du département de Constantine
  6. La dynastie marocaine des Beni Wattâs (1420-1544) Auguste Cour P. Geuthner
  7. Recueil des notices et mémoires de la Société archéologique du département de Constantine L. Arnolet,
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