Wattasid Dynasty
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Was a dynasty that ruled over modern-day Morocco after overthrowing the Marinid Dynasty.
Establishment
January 1466: In 1465, the city of Tuggurt came under the rule of the Sultanate of Tuggurt, which was established in the 15th century. The territory was previously under the authority of the Hafsid dynasty, like other cities in eastern Algeria.
January 1466: In 1465 the last Marinid sultan, Abd al-Haqq II, was finally overthrown and killed by a revolt in Fez, which led to the establishment of direct Wattasid rule over most of Morocco.
Chronology
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The Conquest of Melilla occurred in September 1497, when a fleet sent by the Duke of Medina Sidonia (the precise involvement of the Catholic Monarchs in the operation is disputed in historiography) seized the north African city of Melilla.
October 1497: The Conquest of Melilla occurred in September 1497, when a fleet sent by the Duke of Medina Sidonia (the precise involvement of the Catholic Monarchs in the operation is a moot point in historiography) seized the north African city of Melilla.
Expansion during the rule of Mohammed ash-Sheikh of the Saadi dynasty.
January 1510: Establishment of the Saadian Principality in Tagmadert.
January 1512: Saadians capture Rabat.
January 1525: The Saadian dynasty, led by Sultan Mohammed al-Sheikh, took control of Marrakesh in 1524, establishing their rule in the region. This marked the beginning of their rise to power in Morocco, eventually leading to the unification of the country under their rule.
January 1528: The Wattasids were a Berber dynasty that ruled Morocco. The Saadi dynasty, led by Sultan Mohammed ash-Sheikh, emerged as a powerful force in the region. The Treaty of Tadla solidified the Saadian rule over southern Morocco in 1527.
January 1542: In 1541, the Saadian dynasty, led by Sultan Ahmad al-Araj, captured the city of Safi in Morocco.
January 1543: In 1542, Hasan Hâsim, a prominent leader of the Saadi dynasty, captured the city of Tetuan.
January 1555: Wattasid dynasty conquered by Saadi dynasty.
Conquests and wars with Ottoman involvement during the rule of Suleiman I.
February 1554: Sultan Abū Hasūn `Ali was the ruler of Fez who fled to Europe in 1550. The Pasha of Algiers supported him with an army to reclaim Fez from the Saadians. In January 1554, the Ottoman Empire, led by Abu Hassoun, successfully occupied Fez.
August 1471: Portuguese control over Arzila/Asilah in the periods 1471-1550 and 1577-1589.
August 1471: The Portuguese occupied Tangiers, unopposed, on 28 August 1471 after its garrison fled upon learning of the conquest of Asilah.
January 1489: In 1488, Safim was captured by the Portuguese under the command of Diogo de Azambuja. The territory was then incorporated into the Portuguese Empire. Safim/Safi was an important trading post on the coast of Morocco, known for its strategic location and thriving commerce.
March 1489: The fortress was built from February 1489 by Gaspar Jusarte.
August 1489: After the Moroccan had blocked the river with trees, the Portuguese in Graciosa fortress had to capitulate. By the Treaty of Xamez, signed on August 27, 1489, they evacuated the island.
January 1503: Dakhla (Dajla, later Villa Cisneros) conquered by spain.
January 1503: Portugal captures Mazagan.
January 1504: Dakhla (Dajla, later Villa Cisneros) conquered by Wattasid Dynasty.
January 1506: In 1505, Spanish conquistador Diego de Almagro founded the town of Cazaza in present-day Chile. The territory was later incorporated into the larger Cazaza region. This period marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the area.
January 1506: In 1505, Santa Cruz do Cabo de Gué (now known as Agadir, Morocco) was established by the Portuguese explorer João Fernandes.
January 1507: Aguz conquered by portugal.
January 1507: Mogador conquered by portugal.
January 1511: Mogador conquered by Wattasid Dynasty.
January 1511: In 1510, the Portuguese established Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña (later Puerto Cansado) in present-day Western Sahara. The territory was under Portuguese control until 1644 when it was captured by the Dutch.
January 1514: In 1513, the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado captured the territory of Cazaza, which was ruled by the Wattasid Dynasty. Cazaza was located in present-day Morocco and was an important strategic location during the early 16th century.
January 1514: In 1513, the Portuguese city of Azamor was captured by the Saadi Sultanate of Morocco.
January 1516: Casablanca conquered by portugal.
January 1516: Mehdya was captured by the Portuguese in 1515, and renamed São João da Mamora.
January 1526: Aguz conquered by Wattasid Dynasty.
January 1528: The Wattasids were a ruling dynasty in Morocco, while the Saadians were a rival dynasty. The Treaty of Tadla marked the transfer of power from the Wattasids to the Saadians in southern Morocco in 1527.
January 1541: In 1540, Safim was under the rule of the Wattasid Dynasty. Safim, also known as Safi, was a major Portuguese fortress and trading post in Morocco. The Wattasid Dynasty was a Berber dynasty that ruled over Morocco from the 15th to the 16th century.
January 1542: Azamor, also known as Azemmour, was a Portuguese city on the west coast of Morocco. It was restored to the Wattasid Dynasty in 1541 after being under Portuguese control since 1513.
January 1542: The Portuguese had to abandon most of their settlements in North Africa between 1541 and 1550, although they were able to keep Ceuta, Tangier and Mazagan.
January 1544: In 1543, the Wattasid Dynasty took control of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, leading to the third period of Moroccan occupation.
January 1545: End of the Wattasid domination over Tlemecen.
January 1551: Alcácer Ceguer conquered by Wattasid Dynasty.
January 1551: Portuguese control over Arzila/Asilah in the periods 1471-1550 and 1577-1589.
Disestablishment
January 1555: Wattasid dynasty conquered by Saadi dynasty.
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