Emirate of Crete

State · 830–960 CE · at its largest around 830 CE

A Muslim emirate on Crete founded by exiles from al-Andalus, with its capital at Chandax. Nikephoros Phokas reconquered the island for Byzantium in 961.

On its lands while it lasted

• Heraklion (c. 830 CE): Capital of Emirate of Crete (830–960).

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