Sharhabil Yafar
King of Saba', Dhu Raydan, Hadramawt, Yamnat and their Arabs, on Tawdum and Tihamat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sharhabil Yafar (Arabic: شرحبيل يعفر) also known as 'Amr Mawthaban ibn Tubba' al-As'ad[1][2] was a Himyari king who ruled between the years 428 until 457 CE. He was the youngest son of Abu Karib As'ad, and he shared power with his brother Hassan Yuha'min in 425 CE.[3] Sharhabil is generally remembered for his contributions towards the historic Marib Dam.[3]
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Sharhabil Yafar | |||||
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King of Saba', Dhu Raydan, Hadramawt, Yamnat and their Arabs, on Tawdum and Tihamat | |||||
Reign | 428–457 CE | ||||
Predecessor | Hassan Yuha'min | ||||
Successor | Sharhabil Yakkuf
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Died | c. 465 Yemen | ||||
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Father | Abu Karib | ||||
Religion | Judaism |
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