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Taifa of Orihuela 
Summary
The Taifa of Orihuela (Arabic: طائفة أريولة) was a medieval taifa Moorish kingdom. It existed probably from around 1239 to 1249.
Taifa of Orihuela | |||||||||
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| 1239–1249 | |||||||||
| Capital | Orihuela | ||||||||
| Common languages | Arabic, Mozarabic, Hebrew | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam, Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Judaism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||
• Established | 1239 | ||||||||
• Conquered by Castile | 1249 | ||||||||
| Currency | Dirham, Dinar | ||||||||
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List of Emirs edit
Islamic dynasty edit
- Abu Dja'far: fl. 13th century
- Abu'l-Hasam: died 1249/50