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Marinid Sultanate

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The Marinid Sultanate was a Berber dynasty that ruled Morocco from the 13th to 15th centuries, sponsoring the construction of notable madrasas in Fez and serving as patrons of Maliki Islamic learning.

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When did the Marinid Sultanate rule Morocco?

The Marinid Sultanate was a Berber dynasty that ruled Morocco from the 13th to the 15th centuries. It followed the Almohad period and became a major medieval Moroccan power.

What did the Marinids build in Fez?

The Marinids sponsored notable madrasas in Fez. These schools supported Islamic learning and remain important examples of the dynasty's architectural and educational patronage.

What branch of Islamic learning did the Marinids support?

The dynasty was closely associated with Maliki Islamic learning. Its patronage helped strengthen institutions that taught the Maliki legal tradition in Morocco.

Were the Marinids an Arab or Berber dynasty?

They were a Berber dynasty. Their rule is part of Morocco's medieval history between the 13th and 15th centuries.

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