Crimes of Governors and Leaders in the Sanhaja State in the Fifth Century AH (402 AH / 489 AH)

Abstract

In this research, we will explain the most prominent crimes of the governors and leaders in the fifth century AH (402 AH/489 AH), which occurred in the African Sanhaja state, which illustrates the nature of the Berber thought that tended towards rebellion and disobedience and the love of going out and fighting. This was aided by the geographical nature of Morocco, represented by the vast deserts and rugged mountains, which contributed to activating the Berbers’ desire to rebel against any system they did not wish to be under its umbrella. The Sanhaja state was a purely political and military state, and no one had a say in it except the sword. The Sanhaja prince would consult only his sword. Based on this principle, we can see the reason for the increase in political crimes more than others in the Sanhaja state. In this research, we will also explain the effects that these crimes caused in undermining security and stability in the Sanhaja state as a whole.