The Zab Emirate ( ar, امارة الزاب) was an
emirate
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that ruled
Biskra
Biskra ( ar, بسكرة ; ; Latin Vescera) is the capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles (400 km) from Algiers, 71 miles (115&nbs ...
and the surrounding oases in the Zab region under the Banu Muzni family from mid 14th century to
1402
Year 1402 ( MCDII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.
Events
January–December
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in the
highlands
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Highland, Highlands, or The Highlands, may also refer to:
Places Albania
* Dukagjin Highlands
Armenia
* Armenian Highlands
Australia
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and desert fringes of what is today eastern
Algeria
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References
Medieval Algeria
Former emirates
14th century in Africa
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