Nasr, Sultan of Granada
Nasr (November 2, 1287 – November 16, 1322), full name Abu'l-Juyush Nasr, was a son of Muhammed II al-Faqih and the fourth Nasrid ruler of the Moorish Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus on the Iberian Peninsula.
Like his brother and predecessor Muhammed III, he had a refined upbringing and education. He also studied astronomy. On March 14, 1309 he ascended the throne after his brother Muhammed III. He is credited with having constructed the Alhambra tower known as the Peinador de la Reina.
References
- The Alhambra From the Ninth Century to Yusuf I (1354). vol. 1. Saqi Books, 1997.
| Nasr, Sultan of Granada Cadet branch of the Banu Khazraj Born: 2 November 1287 Died: 16 November 1322 | ||
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| Preceded by Muhammed III |
Sultan of Granada 1309–1314 |
Succeeded by Ismail I |
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