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The Marinid dynasty was a Zenata Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled Morocco and, at different times, parts of the wider Maghreb from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century. The Marinids made Fez their principal capital after replacing the Almohads and supported Maliki Sunni institutions as part of their administration. Their architectural legacy includes madrasas such as Bou Inania, al-Attarine, and Sahrij, which served religious, educational, and residential functions. The dynasty lost power after internal conflict and was overthrown in Fez in 1465.
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What was the Marinid dynasty?
The Marinid dynasty was a Zenata Berber Muslim dynasty that ruled Morocco and parts of the wider Maghreb from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century. It replaced the Almohads as a major regional power.
What city did the Marinids use as their capital?
The Marinids made Fez their principal capital. The city became an important center of government, scholarship, and religious life under their rule.
What branch of Islam did the Marinids support?
The Marinids supported Maliki Sunni institutions. Their religious and political policies were tied to the traditions of Morocco and the wider western Islamic world.
Which dynasty did the Marinids replace?
The Marinids replaced the Almohads in Morocco. Their rule then continued across different parts of Morocco and the Maghreb between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries.
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