At the death of the Almohad caliph Yaqub al-Mansur, he gained complete autonomy thanks to dynastic struggle that ensued.
However, due to its position surrounded by enemies, in 1225 he decided to declare himself a vassal of King James I of Aragon.
In 1227 he recognized Idris al-Ma'mun, former governor of Córdoba and Seville, as legitimate Almohad caliph.
[7] Under the protection of the Christian king, he held the seigniory over several localities in the Sierra de Espadán, which were inherited by his son Fernando after his death.
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