Sharifate of Mecca

The Sharifate of Mecca or Emirate of Mecca was a state, semi-sovereign for much of its existence, ruled by the Sharif of Mecca. A sharif is a descendant of Hasan ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson. In Western sources, the prince of Mecca was known as Grand Sherif, but Arabs have always used the appellation "Emir".

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Which happened first?

• Sharifate of Mecca began 3 years after Margraviate of Meissen
• Sharifate of Mecca began 4 years before Zirid Dynasty
• Sharifate of Mecca began 5 years before Western Chalukya Empire
• Sharifate of Mecca began 5 years after County of Luxembourg
• Sharifate of Mecca began 6 years after Holy Roman Empire

Timeline

1. Holy Roman EmpireFebruary 2, AD 962 – August 6, 1806
2. County of Luxembourg963–1354
3. Margraviate of Meissen965–1423
4. Sharifate of Mecca (this page)968–1925
5. Zirid Dynasty972–1148
6. Western Chalukya Empire973–1189

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