Ruling dynasty of Tunisia (17051957).
The dynasty was founded by an officer of the Ottoman Empire , al- 1E24; usayn ibn 02BD; Al 012B; . He was allowed to rule autonomously and made treaties with European powers. European pressure led later 1E24; usaynid rulers to suppress piracy (1819), abolish slavery, and ease restrictions on Jews (183755). When Tunisia became a French protectorate in 1883, 1E24; usaynid rulers became mere figureheads. The monarchy was abolished when Tunisia gained its independence in 1957.