Sultanate of Cyprus (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

The Sultanate of Cyprus (Arabic: سلطنة قبرص, Saltanat Qubrus) is an independent muslim monarchy located on the island of Cyprus, and currently ruled by a cadet branch of the Abbasids. First an emirate under the Rashidun Caliphate, it became a vassal Sultanate in 1675, and gained its independence after the Second Arab-Ethiopian War.

Origin
Main article: Rashidun Caliphate

Under the Rashidun Caliphate, Cyprus was ruled by a cadet branch of the Abbasid Dynasty which survived the downfall of the main branch. The Emirate of Cyprus became the Sultanate of Cyprus in 1675 when the Emir Ahmad ibn Nadeem abn al-Karim was made Sultan of Cyprus, although he still remained vassal of the Caliphate.

Second Arab-Ethiopian War
Main article: Second Arab-Ethiopian War

When the Second Arab-Ethiopian War started, Sultan Farhan was unwilling to commit his ships and troops to elping the Caliphate. In April 1706, he was assassinated by his brother Jalil, who then took control of the island and became the new Sultan. Unlike his brother, Jalil had the intention to help the Caliphate, and sent troops and ships to help during the war. However, he also began to enjoy new autonomy which he was unwilling to surrender after the war. Thus, he made a deal with the Belkan Empire, who offered to ensure the full independence of Cyprus. After the Treaty of Cairo in 1718, Cyprus became an independent Sultanate.