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Top: Society: Religion_and_Spirituality: Islam: History: Dynasties_and_Empires: Almohad

Originally a Berber reform movement, influenced by Kharijism. Removed the Almoravids from power, first in the Maghreb, then in Spain.

Driven from Spain in 1212, and their last Moroccan stronghold of Marrakesh was captured in 1269.

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