Abdallah ibn Al-Aftas

Abdallah ibn Al-Aftas
Born c. 1004
Birthplace Meknes, Morocco
Died c. 1060
Dynasty Bani Al-Aftas

Abdallah ibn Al-Aftas (c. 1004 - c. 1060) was the founder of the Bani Al-Aftas dynasty of the taifa of Badajoz, in what was then Al-Andalus. He was born at Meknes in Morocco around 1004 AD. He was a prominent military tactician and was surnamed "Al-Mansur" (the victorious). He died about 1060 AD.