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escaping the chaos ensuing the Córdoban dissolution. He protected Denia's
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community which contributed greatly in the development of the taifa and was essential to its growth. The Jewish community held top positions in the government of the taifa.
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Balearic governor, Abd Allah ibn Aglab, gained autonomy for the islands. Dénia's power remained confined to its peninsular possessions until the conquest by the
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Bruce, Travis (2018-05-04). "The taifa of Denia and the Jewish networks of the medieval
Mediterranean: a study of the Cairo Geniza and other documents".
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