Sultanate of Al Andalus

Sultanate of Al Andalus or Al Andalus is a sovereign state in primarily located in southwestern Europe with parts of territory in the Atlantic Ocean Al-Andalus is a Semi constitutional monarchy It is border with France in the north and it has maritime border with Morocco and Algeria and it was 6th most populate country in Europe and 23th largest population in the world in the South and Al Andalus is one of only Muslims state in Europe after the Ottomans Empire It has the 5th largest economy in Europe by GDP nominal Following Italy and surpassing Netherlands and following .Its also strong cultural influence in the world primarily in Americas especially in language extends over 792 million Mozaphones, making the Mozarabic language the world's second-most spoken native language and the world's most widely spoken Romance language.
== History ==
=== Umayyads conquest of Visigoth ===
During Caliph Umayyad Al-Walid I, commander of Tariq ibn-Ziyad led a small army landed in Gibraltar on April 30, 711, as if to intervene in the Visigothic civil war. After a decisive victory over King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete on July 19, 711, Tariq ibn-Ziyad, accompanied by Arab governor Musa ibn Nusayr of Ifriqiya, led the Visigothic Government under Muslim occupation in a seven-year campaign. They cross the Pyrenees and occupy the Visigothic Septimania in southern France.The Iberian peninsula become new Provinces of The Umayyad caliphate and know as Al Andalus. The regional capital has been set up in Córdoba, and the first entry of the Muslim settlers is widely distributed.Tariq's small army that led the early conquests mostly made up of Berber, while the Arab army, consisting largely of 12,000 troops accompanied by a group of mawali . the Muslims troops compase from Arabs and The Berber s Lead by General Tariq successfully conquer the entire kingdom of Visigoth.
=== Province of the Umayyad Caliphate ===
During the caliphate of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I, the General Tariq ibn-Ziyad led a small force that landed at Jabal Tariq on April 30, 711 in a Visigothic civil war. After a decisive victory over visigoth under King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete on July 19, 711, Tariq ibn-Ziyad alongside with Musa ibn Nusayr of Ifriqiya, They crossed the Pyrenees and occupied Visigothic Septimania in southern France. the Iberian peninsula became new provinces of The Umayyad Caliphate , under the name of al-Andalus. It was organized as a The regional capital was set at Córdoba, and thus beginning massive islamisation of Al-andalus.
=== Fall of Umayyad Caliphate and end of 1st Taifa Era ===
The Abbasid Revolution began in 600-750, to overthrow the Umayyad caliphate.the descendants of the Abbasid Caliph came from Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib (566-652) who were one of the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, so they felt worthy of being the caliph of their descendants. The Umayyad was a group of Quraish who were different from the Prophet's descendants.In 756, Abd al-Rahman I, a prince of the deposed Umayyad royal family, refused to recognize the authority of the Abbasid Caliphate and became an independent emir of Córdoba. He had been on the run for six years after the Umayyads had lost the position of caliph in Damascus in 750 to the Abbasids.Abd ar-Rahman I became Emir of Córdoba in 756 after six years in exile after the Umayyads lost the position of Caliph in Damascus to the Abbasids in 750.Intent on regaining power, he defeated numerous taifa and successfully consolidate his rule over most of Al-andalus.
=== Cordoban Caliphate Era ===
during rule of Abd ar-Rahman III , Cordoba faced a threatened invasion from North Africa by the Fatimids controlling north Africa and the Sicily , a Shiite empire based in Egypt. Since the Fatimids also claimed to be a caliphate and descendent of Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima Al-Zahra , in response of Fatimids claim on the title, Abd ar-Rahman III claimed the title of caliph himself. Prior to Abd ar-Rahman's proclamation as the caliph, the Umayyads generally recognized the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad as being the rightful rulers of the Muslim community. Although his title as caliph didn't get recognize from outside Al- Andalus, The Umayyads considered themselves more legitimate than Abbasids and the Fatimids, during era of Cordoba caliphate, during the Cordoba caliphate era, the city of Cordoba become one of centre education alongside with Baghdad during islamic golden age 
=== 2nd Taifas era ===
Caliphate of Cordoba fell about 1031 and the beginning of the civils wars numerous independent taifas emerged out after the civil war and conflict in Al-Andalus, during the taifa era The Christians kingdoms take opportunity to invaded and raids the Taifas and thus weakening them The strongest and largest taifas in this first period (11th century) were the Taifa of Zaragoza, Taifa of Toledo, Taifa of Badajoz , Taifa of Seville They were a recurring feature of al-Andalus history. Conquered by the Almoravids in the late 11th century in 16 july 1212 Almohads defeated Crusader in Battle of Al-Uqab and after the battle Almohads Captured Calatrava La Vieja Tulaytulah , Malagon , Al-Ushbunah and Coimbria Almohad border push to beyond Tagus River , vassalized Portugal and Castile , Almohads on its collapse many taifas re-appeared and become the vassals of the Almohads after Almohads become less stable control resulting de facto independent of small emirates in Al Andalus while giving tribute to Almohads caliph and waging war at each other after decades of fighting Nasrids dynasty in Granada emerge as one of prominent taifa and launch campaign upon other taifas to consolidate control over Al Andalus . in 1246 Emirate of Granada under Muhammad I of Granada successfully Conquer last Taifas and declared as Sultan of Granada and laid claim on Northern part of Peninsula .during this era Caliph Al-Musta'sim of Abbasids, sended hundreds of thousands of books from house of wisdoms in Baghdad to Cairo and Granada because of imminent Mongols invasions due to this actions of Al-Musta'sim Granada and Egypt become new Education power house alongside with that Sultanate of Rum, who were managed defeated mongols invasion in the battle of Köse Dağ. 
=== Conquest of The North and Fall of Nasrids ===
After successfully campaign against defeating numerous Taifas ended 1246 which is under newly crowned Sultan Muhammad I of Granada , Sultanate of Granada launches the Military campaign on Northern Iberia to conquer Christians kingdom in the North Iberia, the campaign begin with invasion of Kingdom of Portugal in 1247, portugal severely weakened after Crusaders defeat in Al - Uqab it was vassalize after defeat of Crusader in 1212 and regain independence from vassalage after Almohads in decline recapture city of Coimbra The Sultanate forces under Muhammad III captured city of Coimbra once again after 3 week siege finally in 14 april 1247 Al Andalus armies under Sultan Muhammad III and Portuguese armies under Sancho III engaged in battle of Águeda, Al Andalus won the Battle and King Sancho III was defeated and King Sancho III was killed due to this Portugal were ceased to exist as Al Andalus capture annexing along with Douro rivers while Galicians annexed the remnants of portugal the Al Andalusian the Sultanate begin islamization and didn't cross River of Douro fearing would caused another crusade and coincide with beginning of 8th crusade against Mongols invasions of Europe lead by Batu Khan in 1246 , after the End of 7th crusade the Conquest were continue on remnant northern Christian kingdoms and defeated Kingdom of Castile and conquered it in 1259, while Navare in 1320 and finally Aragon 1325 thus mark end of failed reconquista and unification of iberia under Nasrid Dynasty Muhammad IV of Granada were become of First Sultan of Al-Andalus conquered by Granada and move its capital to Tulaytulah after the death the last Sultan of Al Andalus of Nasrids dynasty Muhammad XII of Granada in 1533 Political tensions between the nobles that could leading another Taifas era,The Saqaliba under leadership Umar Al Rus took the opportunity and size control the sultanate and crowned Umar Al Rus' as New Sultan of Al Andalus. 
=== Expedition to Atlantics ===
after the end of the conquest of Northern Iberia Al Andalus become new regional power of Mediterranean and saw Expansion of Naval power of Al Andalus under Sultan Yusuf III in order secure Al Andalus Position in Mediterranean sea, during this era Al Andalus embarked their journey to west coast of Africa under leadership Prince Harun the Explorer in order to easier access to trade on ivory,gold and slave and bypassing long road of Sahel Savannah and discovery of Azore island and Canary Island and took control of these islands in the year of 1493 the trade ships of Al-Andalus accidently arrive at coast of Mayan region and Tainos islands and started an the interaction of the Natives after the discovery the Merchants informed the Sultan Umar upon hearing this and realise potential of Americas The Sultan launched an severals expedition to the Americas under Admiral Al-Mustakshif they landed north coast of Brazil,Mayans coast and Tainos island and during this expeditions Al-Andalusians exchange goods with the Native and bring the Natives back to the Al-Andalus Admiral Al-Mustakshir once again arrived at South America in 1497 to led the expedition on South coast of Brazil alongside with the recently converted Natives,due to the interaction between Al-Andalusian and the Natives it caused massive impact on the Native cultures ,spread of Islam in Central America,Brazil Taino islands and Tairona,and also smallpox disease , the disease spread like wildfire among the Natives and caused many native killed due to the disease upon hearing this the Al-Andalusian sent the doctors to helped the Natives that interacted with Al-Andalus curing the Smallpox.in 1501 expedition of land of Mexica under leadership of Admiral Ziyad ibn Al-Hasan alongside with Muslims Natives guiders after the Arrival at the city of Tenochtitlan, delegations of the Sultanate under Admiral Ziyad warmly welcomed by Emperor Moctezuma II the Emperor give the delegations gold and silver alongside with foods like corn,cocoa,vanilla ,chili avocado , squash and lastly and fine woven cloths in patterns after the Al-Andalus discovered Americas it marked beginning of Exploration on Americas 
=== Expansion in Americas ===
after the expedition of Americas The sultanate begin the expansions in Maya region,coast of Brazil,Tairona and Tainos the Expansion of Sultanate in America was relatively easy due to Natives on those area already converted to Islam and due to that the Natives willingly submitted to the Sultanate rule as the subject of the Sultanate but Expedition to the Inland Area little difficulty due to Nature of the Jungles of those area nevertheless Al-Andalus Managed control of those area and expanded the The Sultanate Territory and Influence with helped of the Allied Natives. After interaction between Al-Andalus and the Mexica Islam started preached among peoples of Mexica by the Scholars from Al-Andalus due to this many Mexicas including Nobles converted to Islam and this caused resentment severals Mexicas and the Nobles due to many Mexicas are no longer pagans are they saw them was a threat and the Nobles also resented the Emperor Monteczuma II due to tolerations toward Al-Andalusian and especially the Emperor had converted to Islam in secretly in 1510 The Emperor was Assassinated by the Assassin hired by The Nobles that resented the Emperor later he was succeeded by Cuitláhuac during his reign the New Emperor ordered expelled the Al-Andalusian traders and harshly persecuted the Muslims populations, upon hearing this and The Muslims Nobles asked helped from Al-Andalus,under Sultan Husayn of Al-Andalus declared jihad against Mexica and invaded Mexica alongside with the Natives and besieged Tenochtitlan and conquered it September 10 1510 after capture of the city Mexica was turned into a Vassals state like Tainos and the Mayans the Exploration and expansion in Americas to the South as Al-Andalus interacting with Incas engaging diplomatic and trade relationship with the Incas, in 1527 Inca were at Civil war, Huascar the rival claimants of the Inca empire asking aid from Al-Andalusian and he convert to islam take the name Abdullah Huascar with now backing with Al-Andalusian troops defeated the Atahualpa in battle of Cusco and Atahulpa was killed Abdullah Huascar become first Emir Runasimi and a Vassals of Sultanate of Al-Andalus. 
=== Exploration in Asia ===
With newly conquered territory in the Americas Al-Andalusian started exploration to Asia via their Americas territory launched to expedition to Asia the expedition were lead by Prince Hashim the Al-Andalusian Arrived at city of Maynila also known as Kota Serudong Northen Maharlika island and and it was under Vassals of Bruneian Sultanate Rajahnate of Maynila under Rajah Sulayman,later the continue south were they visited and paid homage to to the Bruneian Sultan at that time , Sultan Saiful Rijal ibni Abdul Kahar from there Al-Andalusian sailors were settled in North Maharlika to help the Sultan to spread islam and conquer the Visayas island ,after that they continued on to the north were the established diplomatic relationship between Ming China and Al-Andalus the voyage stayed there for few more month and continue to west where Al Andalusian also established trade relationship with Johor Sultanate and Aceh before went home before the voyage of Prince Hashim Al Andalusian had established trade relationship with numerous Sultanate in india,later in 1540 Al Andalusian make contact with the Japanese in southern Japan and established the trade and diplomatic relationship during the Sengoku period saw culture and technology exchange between Al-Andalusian and the Japanese where managed get the Al-Andalusian weaponry and replicate it in enmass while in culturally japanese were introduced their religion (Islam ), decorative art, and culinary: the Al-Andalusian introduced the tempura (by christians minority sailors) ,Hummus,Saffron ,Arabian and European style confectionery ,Arabian Coffee,Couscous, Meshwi and M'semen 
== Economy ==
Al Andalus is mixed economy is the 9th largest worldwide and a developed and a high-income country and is highly diversified The Major industries include mining, tourism, small farms, and fishing. Because the coast is so long, fishing is popular, especially sardines, tuna and anchovies. Most of the mining occurs in the Pyrenees mountains. Commodities mined include: iron, gold, coal, lead, silver, zinc, and salt. 
== Politics ==
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