Name Ziri Manad Died 971 AD, Morocco | ||
Children Buluggin ibn Ziri, Zawi ben Ziri People also search for Buluggin ibn Ziri, Al-Mansur ibn Buluggin, Zawi ben Ziri | ||
Grandchildren Al-Mansur ibn Buluggin Great grandchildren Badis ibn Mansur | ||
Ziri ibn Manad or Ziri son of Mennad (died in 971) was the founder of the Zirid dynasty in the Berber world.
Ziri ibn Mennad was a clan leader of the Berber Iznagen tribe who, as an ally of the Fatimids, defeated the rebellion of Abu Yazid (943–947). His reward was the governorship of the western provinces, an area that roughly corresponds with modern Algeria north of the Sahara.
Ziri had the residence of Achir built south of the future site of Algiers in 935, in which endeavour he was supported by the Fatimids with craftsmen and architects. His son Buluggin ibn Ziri founded the cities of Algiers, Miliana and Medea (Lamdiya), as well as rebuilding settlements destroyed in the revolt.
Ziri ibn Manad fell in battle against rebellious Berber tribes in Morocco. He was succeeded as governor by his son Buluggin ibn Ziri, who in 972 became Viceroy of Ifriqiya (972–984) when the Fatimids transferred their court to Egypt.