Ghānim ibn Rājiḥ ibn Qatādah ibn Idrīs al-Ḥasanī (Arabic: غانم بن راجح بن قتادة بن إدريس الحسني) was Emir of Mecca for part of 1254. He assumed the Emirate in Rabi al-Awwal 652 AH (April/May 1254) after deposing his father Rajih without resistance. He reigned until Shawwal (November/December 1254) when he was defeated by Idris ibn Qatadah and Abu Numayy ibn Abi Sa'd.
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Reign | Apr/May – Nov/Dec 1254 | ||||
Predecessor | Rajih ibn Qatadah | ||||
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Father | Rajih ibn Qatadah |
He was reportedly disproportionately tall, to the extent that his hands reached his knees while standing. The same is reported about his father.
Ghanim ibn Rajih ibn Qatadah | ||
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Preceded by | Emir of Mecca Apr/May – Nov/Dec 1254 |
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