Hamdan Tribe's Rule Over Aden Begins

The Hamdan tribe's rule over Aden began with Al-Abbas, a member of the tribe, who governed the region for the Sulayhid dynasty. Following the death of Al-Abbas, his son Zuray ascended to power alongside his uncle al-Mas'ūd. This transition marked the establishment of a new ruling dynasty in Aden, which was characterized by the involvement of the Hamdan tribe in regional military campaigns. Notably, Zuray and al-Mas'ūd participated in a significant military operation led by the Sulayhid leader al-Mufaddal against the Najahid capital of Zabid. Their involvement in this campaign, however, ended tragically as both leaders were killed during the siege, leading to a power vacuum and a shift in the political landscape of the region. The deaths of Zuray and al-Mas'ūd had a profound impact on the Hamdan tribe's influence in Aden, as their respective sons subsequently ceased to pay allegiance to the Sulayhid dynasty, indicating a decline in centralized control and the emergence of local power dynamics.