Sharifate of Mecca
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Sharifate of Mecca was a semi-sovereign state centered on the holy city of Mecca in the Hejaz region. It was governed by the Sharifs of Mecca, who claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad. The state played a crucial role in the administration of the Hajj pilgrimage for centuries.
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