Sultanate of Bayḥān

historical state, Arabia

Also known as: Sultanate of Beihan

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The Sultanate of Bay\u1e25\u0101n was a historical state in Arabia that existed from the 7th century AD to the 16th century. Its capital was the town of Al-Bay\u1e0d\u0101\u02be, located in what is now Yemen. The sultanate ruled over a significant area, and its territory was later considered part of the British-controlled Aden Protectorate before the unification of Yemen. The region is known for producing teff, a cereal grain, and is also a center for horse breeding.1

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Al-Bayḍāʾ
…the historic capital of the sultanate of Bayḥān (Beihan), which ruled over a wide area from the lifetime of Muḥammad (7th century ad) to the 16th century. In modern times, before delimitation of the frontier between North Yemen and South Yemen, the town and environs were considered to be part…
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…the historic capital of the sultanate of Bayḥān (Beihan), which ruled over a wide area from the lifetime of Muḥammad (7th century ad) to the 16th century. In modern times, before delimitation of the frontier between North Yemen and South Yemen, the town and environs were considered to be part…
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