Fannu

Fannu bint Umar ibn Yintan (died April 1147) was a princess and a Commanding officer of the Almoravid dynasty. In the guise of a man, wearing armour she participated in the defense of the citadel of Marrakesh[1] during the Almohad conquest of the city in 1147.[2]

  1. ^ Bennison, Amira K. (2016-07-05). Almoravid and Almohad Empires. Edinburgh University Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-7486-4682-1.
  2. ^ Bennison, Amira K. (2016-07-05). Almoravid and Almohad Empires. Edinburgh University Press. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7486-4682-1.