Arwa al-Sulayhi: Yemen's Forgotten Queen Regnant

This episode of The History of Yemen dives into the life and reign of Arwa al-Sulayhi, the only queen regnant in Yemen's premodern history. We explore how she inherited power from her husband and ruled for over 60 years, first as regent for her son and then as sole sovereign. Discover her capital at Jiblah, her patronage of the Isma'ili da'wa under the Fatimid Caliphate, the stunning mosque she built that still stands, and how she navigated rival dynasties like the Najahids of Zabid. We also discuss the Sulayhid rise under her father-in-law Ali al-Sulayhi, the tragic assassination that thrust her into power, and her enduring legacy in Yemeni culture as a wise and just ruler. Lucas and Luna bring this remarkable figure to life, setting her against the backdrop of medieval Yemen's political and religious landscape.

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