Ahmad al-Mansur

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ahmad al-Mansur born?Circa 1510
2. Where was Ahmad al-Mansur born?Fez, Morocco
3. What is the reign?1557-1578
4. What is the dynasty?Saadi Dynasty
5. Who was Ahmad al-Mansur?He was a king of Morocco who ruled from 1557 to 1578. He built many beautiful buildings and loved learning.
6. What is the El Badi Palace?The El Badi Palace was a huge, fancy palace in Marrakech that Ahmad al-Mansur started building. It had big gardens, many animals, and beautiful tiles and mosaics.

Saadi Dynasty: A Moroccan dynasty that ruled from the 16th to the 17th century, known for its cultural achievements.
Zellij: Intricately cut mosaic tilework, a distinctive feature of Moroccan and Andalusian art.
Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; in an Islamic context, the understanding and application of Sharia law.