Talibids

The Talibids were a Muslim dynasty of Kurdish origin that ruled in the Jezirah region of Upper Mesopotamia from the mid-10th to the mid-12th century. Their reign centered around the city of Amid (modern Diyarbakır) and its surrounding territories, which included areas like Mardin and Hasankeyf. The dynasty was founded by Badi ibn Dustak, who asserted control over Amid around 970 CE.

The Talibids were notable for their strategic location and their role in the complex political landscape of the era, often navigating relationships with larger powers such as the Buyids, Marwanids, and later the Zengids. They were known for their military capabilities and their administration of the region. While not always a dominant force on the grand stage of Islamic politics, they maintained a significant local influence for several generations. Their rule gradually declined with the rise of more powerful dynasties, particularly the Zengids under Imad al-Din Zengi, who eventually incorporated their territories into his expanding domain. The last known Talibid ruler, Sharaf al-Dawla, was reportedly deposed or killed in the 1130s, marking the end of the dynasty.