The Qarmatians in Yemen: Ismaili Revolution and Bloody Rebellion

In this episode of The History of Yemen, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of the Qarmatian movement in Yemen, a revolutionary Ismaili sect that challenged the established order in the 9th and 10th centuries. The conversation covers key figures like Ali ibn al-Fadl and his alliance with the Yemeni da'i Mansur al-Yaman, the capture of Sana'a in 905 CE, and the eventual collapse of the Qarmatian state. They discuss the ideological roots of the movement in Ismaili da'wa, the brutal suppression by the Yu'firid dynasty, and the lasting impact on Yemen's religious landscape. Specific locations include the stronghold of Mudhaykhirah, the cities of Sana'a and Aden, and the region of al-Janad. The episode also touches on the connections to the wider Qarmatian revolt in Bahrain and the Abbasid caliphate.

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