imam and caliph, and publicly assumed his regnal title of , "The Conqueror with the Help of God". At the same time, Abu Yazid's rebellion marks the swansong of militant Kharijism in the Maghreb. Following his defeat, Kharijism was confined to marginalized groups in the fringes of the settled areas—the oases of Ghardaya and Wargla, Djerba Island, and the Nafusa Mountains—mostly engaging in theological activity. One scholar argues that the Hausa culture hero Bayajidda represents a folk personification of the supporters of Abu Yazid who fled North Africa after his defeat. References Citations Bibliography External links Abu Yazid al-Khariji 880s births 947 deaths 10th-century Berber people 10th-century people from the Fatimid Caliphate 10th-century people of Ifriqiya Kharijites Rebellions against the Fatimid Caliphate Ibadi Muslims Prisoners and detainees of the Fatimid Caliphate Zenata