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Yusuf The Conqueror Ep 40 | Who Was Syr Ibn Abu Bakr, The Greatest Warrior of Yusuf Ibn Tashfin?
In this captivating episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Syr Ibn Abu Bakr, one of the most formidable military tacticians of the Almoravid empire. Known for his unparalleled strategic brilliance and unwavering courage, Syr Ibn Abu Bakr played a pivotal role in Yusuf bin Tashfin's conquests. From the Battle of Sagrajas to the Siege of Seville, witness the extraordinary feats of this legendary warrior as he leads his troops to victory against formidable foes1. Join us as we explore the remarkable achievements and enduring impact of Syr Ibn Abu Bakr, the greatest warrior of Yusuf bin Tashfin.
Syr ibn Abi Bakr ibn Tashfin (Arabic: سير بن أبي بكر) (d. 1113) was a Berber military commander for the Almoravid empire. He is considered one the greatest military tacticians that Ibn Tashfin had.Syr belonged to the Banu Turgut clan, of the Lamtuna, a Berber tribe belonging to the Sanhaja confederation. Syr ibn Abi Bakr was the son of Abu Bakr Tashfin. He was Yusuf ibn Tashfin’s nephew and he married Ibn tashfin's sister Hawwa and had a daughter and a son; Fatima and Yahya. He was one of the great generals of Yusuf ibn Tashfin and one of his principal collaborators. Appointed governor of Meknes and the region of Maklata and Fazaz, around 1077-8, he later attended the Battle of Sagrajas where he distinguished himself. When Yusuf decided to dethrone the kings of Taifas, he appointed Syr Governor of al-Andalus and charged him with all the affairs connected with it. He commanded an expedition that routed Alvar Fanez in Almodovar, who came to the aid of al-Mu'tamid. Seizing Seville in 1091, he was appointed governor of the city, a position he filled for twenty years. He will extend his governorship on Badajoz in 1094, seize Carmona, Niébla and attend the headquarters of Alédo. In 1104-1105, he routed in the region of Seville, a Castilian army and in May 1111, he seized Santarem. Three years later, going with his wife Hawwa and his daughter Fatima to Marrakech, to present her to 'Ali, he died suddenly around Seville in 1113, leaving the succession to his son Yahya. His daughter Fatima gave birth to the governor, Muhammad ibn Fatima..
The Battle of Consuegra took place during the Spanish Reconquista on 15 August 1097 near the village of Consuegra in the province of Castile-La Mancha between the Castilian and Leonese army of Alfonso VI and the Almoravids under Yusuf ibn Tashfin.
In 1097, the Almoravid leader, Yusuf ibn Tasfhin, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar where he went to Cordoba intending to sack the suburbs of Toledo.The Castilian-Leonese king, Alfonso, who had already musted his army to besiege Zaragoza, learned of the upcoming Almoravid invasion and decided to meet them. The Castilian knight, El Cid, send his son Diego Rodríguez with an army to assist the king all while staying in Valencia.
Yusuf had already gathered his army, which consisted of Almoravids and Andalusian men. Yusuf then gave the command to his general, Muhammad ibn Al-Haj. Yusuf chose not to participate as he intended to cover the retreat of his troops in case they lost. Both armies met at Consuegra. The Almoravids with their tactics, routed the Christians and threw their vanguard in confusion. Diego Rodriquez was slain in the battle and the king retreated towards the Consuegra castle.
The Almoravids invested in the castle for eight days before retreating. The battle happened on Saturday, August 15, 1097
Although the Almoravids had not gained much in the way of territory from the Christians, rather than merely offsetting the Reconquista, Yusuf did succeed in capturing Valencia. A city divided between Muslims and Christians, under the weak rule of a petty emir paying tribute to the Christians, including the famous El Cid, Valencia proved to be an obstacle for the Almoravid military, despite their untouchable reputation.
In 1097, on his fourth trip to al-Andalus, Yusuf sought to personally dig down and fight the armies of Alfonso VI, making his way towards all but abandoned, yet historically important, Toledo. Such a concerted effort was meant to draw the Christian forces, including those laying siege to Valencia, into the center of Iberia. On August 15, 1097, the Almoravids delivered yet another blow to Alfonso's forces, the Battle of Consuegra in which El Cid's son Diego was killed.