Muhammad IV of Granada

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Muhammad IV of Granada born?April 14, 1315
2. Where was Muhammad IV of Granada born?Granada, Iberian Peninsula
3. What is the dynastic succession?Sixth Sultan of the Nasrid dynasty
4. Who was Muhammad IV of Granada?Muhammad IV was a king of Granada who became ruler when he was only ten years old, after his father was killed.
5. Why did Muhammad IV make an alliance with the Marinid Sultanate?He made an alliance with the Marinid Sultanate of Morocco to get military help against the Christian kingdom of Castile and to stop the fighting inside his own kingdom.

Emirate of Granada: The last Muslim state in the Iberian Peninsula, existing from 1238 to 1492, renowned for its sophisticated culture and architecture.
Nasrid dynasty: The ruling dynasty of the Emirate of Granada, responsible for constructing the Alhambra palace complex.
Vizier: A high-ranking executive official in certain Muslim governments, often serving as a chief minister.
Marinid Sultanate: A Berber dynasty that ruled Morocco from the 13th to the 15th century, often engaging in conflicts and alliances with Iberian kingdoms.