Jalili dynasty

The al-Jalili family (Arabic: الجليلي), are an IraqiArab family who served as effective rulers of the city of Mosul, Ottoman Iraq, between 1726 until 1834, during its integration as a district of the Ottoman Empire. They are credited with investing considerable capital in religious institutions and charitable activities, as well as benefiting systems of patronage and considerable growth in cultural activities within the capital during this period.