The Influence of Various Ethnic Groups on the Formation of the Military Organisation in the Umayyad State in al-Andalus

Yaşar Emrah Koşdaş; Nebi Gümüş

Makale detayları

The Influence of Various Ethnic Groups on the Formation of the Military Organisation in the Umayyad State in al-Andalus

Yazarlar:

Yaşar Emrah Koşdaş | Nebi Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

İslam Tarihi ve Medeniyeti

Dergi:

Dergiabant Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.691-710

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332181

pISSN:

2148-0494

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Özet:

 This study analyses the contributions of diverse ethnic groups to the military structure of the Umayyad State in al-Andalus, and how these groups participated in the states security strategies. This research employs qualitative research methods, historical document analysis, and ethnographic techniques to investigate the influence of different ethnic groups on the formation of the military organisation. In the initial phases of the states formation, Arabs occupied pivotal roles within the military structure. However, following rebellions, they were dismissed and replaced by loyal groups, including the Mawālī and Sakālibe. Similarly, the Muwallads and Berbers also played a notable role in the military, but they rebelled during periods of weak governance. The findings indicate that these rebellions triggered restructurings within the states military organisation and that ethnic diversity played a critical role in shaping security strategies. Consequently, while certain ethnic groups came to prominence during specific periods, those groups whose trustworthiness was undermined by rebellion were eliminated by the state. This resulted in the formation of new organisational structures based on the principles of trust and loyalty.

 This study analyses the contributions of diverse ethnic groups to the military structure of the Umayyad State in al-Andalus, and how these groups participated in the states security strategies. This research employs qualitative research methods, historical document analysis, and ethnographic techniques to investigate the influence of different ethnic groups on the formation of the military organisation. In the initial phases of the states formation, Arabs occupied pivotal roles within the military structure. However, following rebellions, they were dismissed and replaced by loyal groups, including the Mawālī and Sakālibe. Similarly, the Muwallads and Berbers also played a notable role in the military, but they rebelled during periods of weak governance. The findings indicate that these rebellions triggered restructurings within the states military organisation and that ethnic diversity played a critical role in shaping security strategies. Consequently, while certain ethnic groups came to prominence during specific periods, those groups whose trustworthiness was undermined by rebellion were eliminated by the state. This resulted in the formation of new organisational structures based on the principles of trust and loyalty.

 This study analyses the contributions of diverse ethnic groups to the military structure of the Umayyad State in al-Andalus, and how these groups participated in the states security strategies. This research employs qualitative research methods, historical document analysis, and ethnographic techniques to investigate the influence of different ethnic groups on the formation of the military organisation. In the initial phases of the states formation, Arabs occupied pivotal roles within the military structure. However, following rebellions, they were dismissed and replaced by loyal groups, including the Mawālī and Sakālibe. Similarly, the Muwallads and Berbers also played a notable role in the military, but they rebelled during periods of weak governance. The findings indicate that these rebellions triggered restructurings within the states military organisation and that ethnic diversity played a critical role in shaping security strategies. Consequently, while certain ethnic groups came to prominence during specific periods, those groups whose trustworthiness was undermined by rebellion were eliminated by the state. This resulted in the formation of new organisational structures based on the principles of trust and loyalty.

 Bu çalışma, Endülüs Emevî Devletinin askerî yapısındaki çeşitli etnik grupların katkılarını ve bu grupların devletin güvenlik stratejilerinde nasıl rol oynadığını incelemektedir. Nitel araştırma yöntemleri, tarihi belge analizi ve etnografik teknikler kullanılarak hazırlanan bu araştırma, farklı etnik grupların askerî teşkilatın oluşumuna hangi açılardan etki ettikleri problemi üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Devletin kuruluş sürecinde Araplar, askerî teşkilatta merkezi roller üstlenmiş, ancak isyanlar sonucunda tasfiye edilerek yerlerine Mevâli ve Sakâlibe gibi sadık gruplar getirilmiştir. Benzer şekilde, Muvalledler ve Berberiler de ordu içinde önemli roller üstlenmiş, fakat zayıf yönetimler döneminde isyan etmişlerdir. Bulgular, bu isyanların devletin askerî yapısındaki yeniden yapılandırmaları tetiklediğini ve etnik çeşitliliğin güvenlik stratejilerinin belirlenmesinde kritik bir rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, bazı dönemlerde belirli etnik gruplar öne çıkarken, isyan etmelerinden güven unsurunun zedeleyen gruplar devlet tarafından tasfiye edilmişlerdir. Bunun sonucunda, güven ve sadakat ilkesi esas alınarak yeni bir teşkilatlanmaya gidildiği görülmüştür.

Makale detayları

The Influence of Various Ethnic Groups on the Formation of the Military Organisation in the Umayyad State in al-Andalus

Yazarlar:

Yaşar Emrah Koşdaş | Nebi Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

İslam Tarihi ve Medeniyeti

Dergi:

Dergiabant Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.691-710

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332181

pISSN:

2148-0494

Islamic History

Al-Andalus

Military Organisation

Ethnic Groups

Rebellionsİslam Tarihi

Endülüs

Askerî Teşkilat

Etnik Gruplar

İsyanlar

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Yaşar Emrah Koşdaş | Nebi Gümüş

Yayıncı: Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar: İslam Tarihi ve Medeniyeti

Dergi: Dergiabant Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.691-710

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001332181

pISSN: 2148-0494

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yaşar Emrah Koşdaş | Nebi Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Ana Başlıklar:

İslam Tarihi ve Medeniyeti

Dergi:

Dergiabant Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.691-710

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001332181

pISSN:

2148-0494