Ahmad ibn Abi Diyaf, known colloquially as Bin Diyaf, was the author of a chronicle of Tunisian history. He was also a long-time and trusted official in the Beylical government of Tunisia. His multi-v
Ahmad I ibn Mustafa, commonly referred to as Ahmed I Bey was the tenth Husainid Bey of Tunis, ruling from 1837 until his death. He was responsible for the abolition of slavery in Tunisia in 1846.
Portrait by Charles-Philippe Larivière, 1846
Building and bridge at El Battan on the river Medjerda, near Tebourba, which powered the water-wheels for the industrial textile works
Ruins of the Mohamedia palace in 1899
The duc de Montpensier received at La Goulette in June 1846 by a guard of honour of the Beylical army. To the left is a portion of the Al Sharfiya summer palace, which no longer remains.