Ayubi

Ayubi (Sahrabic) Joe Bobs (Anglish)
Flag Coat of arms
Capital	Alhafa
Government
• Sharif	Yusuf Althudiyu
Legislature	National Congress
Currency	Ayubid dinar
Date format	MM/DD/YYYY
Driving side	left

Etymology

The name Ayubi comes from the progenitor of the Ayyubid dynasty, Yusuf Ayyub ibn Mustaf, a prince of the Mahdavian royal house. Yusuf conquered the island in the 15th Century, after a long and bloody struggle, from the expanding Orioni empire.

Geography

Alhafa is the capital city of Ayubi.

History

The discovery of microliths on Ayubi suggests that humans arrived araound 40 KYA. The early history of Ayubi is closesly tied to other regional powers in Azania, notably Mahdah, Hakenium, Sa Hara also Jilderen The first people were probably fishermen. Traces of fishing and dugout canoe production also exist. An Aroman scroll from the 2nd Century CE mentions the island of Jazirat Jawin. There is some limited evidence of long-distance trade: pottery fragment from Aroma have been found, mostly dated to the late 4th century CE. The coastal towns appear to have been engaged in local trade. Trade grew more important from the 8th century. By the 9th century Ayubi was one of the final links in the Pearl Road.

During the Age of Reconnection in the 15th Century the Orinese arrived in Azania. On Ayubi they found a series of independent towns on the coast, with Muslim Sahrabic-speaking elites. The Orinese travelers described them as 'dark skinned'. A clear distinction was made between the Muslim and non-Muslim populations. Relations with local leadership were mostly hostile. The Orinese ruled with the aid of tributary sultans. The Orinese presence remained relatively limited, leaving administration in the hands of preexisting local leaders and power structures.

This dependent system lasted until 1692, when Prince Yusuf Ayyub ibn Mustaf from Mahdah massacred the Orinese inhabitants. The new ruling dynasty replace the existing power structure and developed an economy of trade and cash crops. Plantations were developed to grow spices.

Politics

The current ruler of Ayubi is Sharif Yusuf Althudiyu. He is a member of the House of Ayubi, which in itself is a cadet branch of the House of Mahdah.

Government

The National Congress is the legislative body of Ayubi.

Demographics

Ayubid woman, 1858

References

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