Manifestations of the Scientific Activity in the Zayanide state and its Effects

Abstract

This research studies the foundations, means, and effects of education in the Zayanide state. The research aims to identify the manifestations of the flourishing of the scientific activity in the Zayani era, by explaining the methods of education and educational institutions in this era. It also aims to determine the extent of the interest of the kings of Bani Zayan in science and scholars and its impact on the educational level, as well as introducing some of the scholars of this era, and some of the sciences that became famous in it. Among the most important results of the research is that the state of Banu Zayan in Tlemcen is one of the countries that have taken great care of science and scholars. Its kings had an important role in encouraging the intellectual activity by following the policy of attracting and encouraging scholars and honoring them with gifts. They also built mosques and schools, which made the scientific activity in the Zayanide state active with its institutions and manifestations. A group of scholars emerged who became famous in the East and West, and in which several sciences spread.