The Rasulid dynasty played a particularly important role in the development of book culture in Yemen. Under their rule, a lasting tradition of scholarly kingship took shape, with rulers actively participating in and promoting intellectual life. Their contribution to literary production extended beyond their own scholarly pursuits: they patronised the production of books, supported scholars and authors, and invited writers to their court.
Source: Fierro, Maribel, Sonja Brentjes, and Tilman Seidensticker, eds. Rulers as Authors in the Islamic World: Knowledge, Authority and Legitimacy. Islamic History and Civilization, vol. 213. Leiden: Brill, 2024.
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