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The Reconquista
Reconquista is defined as a reconquest; specifically, the regaining of Spain by the Spaniards from the Moors in the fifteenth century.
Reconquista is derived from the word 'Reconquer' which is the act of claiming lost land etc. that ad previously been in their possession.
The Reconquista was the period between the first Islamic invasion in 711 and the fall of Granada in 1492. (781 years) The Reconquista commenced with the 'Battle of Covadonga'(date unsure) in which the Visgothian (Christians side) personality Pelagius which conquered the Islamic Army and gained authority over the area of the Kingdom of Asturias.
The Reconquista was named for the period of expansion of the Christian States at the Muslim's expense known as 'Al-Andalus'. It occurred before the discovery of the 'New Kingdom'. According to historians, the concept of the Reconquista of the peninsula was originally conceived in the 9th Century but it took much longer to plan. At this point in time, documents were written, emphasizing the reasons why the Muslims should be driven out. Muslim and Christian leaders began to fight amongst themselves, many treaties and alliances were made during this time period as were small battles and skirmishes. (During the 8th and 9th Century)
Some people fought for either side, having a neutral opinion, depending on who paid the higher price. These people were called 'mercenaries'.
Some battles fought during this time period
There were many battles fought during this time period. Some are listed below:
Siege of Al-Dāmūs, Battle of Alarcos, Battle of Albelda (851), Battle of Alcora, Battle of Algeciras (1278), Siege of Algeciras (1278), Siege of Algeciras (1309–1310), Siege of Algeciras (1342–44), Siege of Algeciras (1369), Battle of Los Alporchones, Battle of Aqbat al-Bakr, Battle of Bairén, Battle of Albesa and Battle of Alhandic.
The Islamic Invasion (Umayyad Conquest of Hispania) 711-718
The First Islamic Invasion marked the start of the Reconquista.
It all began when in the early 8th Century a modest army led by Tariq Ibn Ziyad crossed from North America. It had defeated the Visgothian Army in a battle in 712 and went on to conquer the majority of Iberia. The King Roderick, who had led the Visgothian Army and the majority of the army itself had been believed to be vanquished. The conquering army were believed to have been 'Berbers', an ethnic minority descended from Berbers and Arabs and living in northern
Africa, who had only recently been under Muslim influence.
This conquest had led to a period of several hundred years in which the Iberian peninsula was known as Al Andalus, dominated by Muslim rulers, with only a
small amount of Christian states surviving in the north. This conquest left a legacy, scholars had flocked to Muslim Spain to research and collaborate. The First Islamic Invasion had marked the commence of an era dominated by bloodshed and different religious views.
The Fall of Granada
The Battle of Granada was a siege of the city of Granada fought over a period of months leading up to its surrender on January 2, 1942. It also marked the end of the Reconquista and was the last battle fought over the long warring period. The city of Granada was captured by the forces of Castile and Aragon. By Spring 1941, Granada was the only remaining state of Moorish Spain, King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile had combined their forces and laid siege to the fortified city. After several attempts of claiming Granada, the besiegers were defeated and Prince Boabdil attempted to raise support from the Islamic Marinid state in Morocco. He had tried to arrange treaties cementing peace but this failed to materialize.
On an agreed date the city of Granada was capitulated. Prince Boabdil knelt before King Ferdinand and gave him the 'Key to the City'. For many, the fall of Granada represented compensation for the Turkish victory in capturing Constantinople, which occurred soon after. (1453)
Thus Granada fell and still every 2nd of January, Muslims still mourn the loss of the city of Granada.
Reconquista is derived from the word 'Reconquer' which is the act of claiming lost land etc. that ad previously been in their possession.
The Reconquista was the period between the first Islamic invasion in 711 and the fall of Granada in 1492. (781 years) The Reconquista commenced with the 'Battle of Covadonga'(date unsure) in which the Visgothian (Christians side) personality Pelagius which conquered the Islamic Army and gained authority over the area of the Kingdom of Asturias.
The Reconquista was named for the period of expansion of the Christian States at the Muslim's expense known as 'Al-Andalus'. It occurred before the discovery of the 'New Kingdom'. According to historians, the concept of the Reconquista of the peninsula was originally conceived in the 9th Century but it took much longer to plan. At this point in time, documents were written, emphasizing the reasons why the Muslims should be driven out. Muslim and Christian leaders began to fight amongst themselves, many treaties and alliances were made during this time period as were small battles and skirmishes. (During the 8th and 9th Century)
Some people fought for either side, having a neutral opinion, depending on who paid the higher price. These people were called 'mercenaries'.
Some battles fought during this time period
There were many battles fought during this time period. Some are listed below:
Siege of Al-Dāmūs, Battle of Alarcos, Battle of Albelda (851), Battle of Alcora, Battle of Algeciras (1278), Siege of Algeciras (1278), Siege of Algeciras (1309–1310), Siege of Algeciras (1342–44), Siege of Algeciras (1369), Battle of Los Alporchones, Battle of Aqbat al-Bakr, Battle of Bairén, Battle of Albesa and Battle of Alhandic.
The Islamic Invasion (Umayyad Conquest of Hispania) 711-718
The First Islamic Invasion marked the start of the Reconquista.
It all began when in the early 8th Century a modest army led by Tariq Ibn Ziyad crossed from North America. It had defeated the Visgothian Army in a battle in 712 and went on to conquer the majority of Iberia. The King Roderick, who had led the Visgothian Army and the majority of the army itself had been believed to be vanquished. The conquering army were believed to have been 'Berbers', an ethnic minority descended from Berbers and Arabs and living in northern
Africa, who had only recently been under Muslim influence.
This conquest had led to a period of several hundred years in which the Iberian peninsula was known as Al Andalus, dominated by Muslim rulers, with only a
small amount of Christian states surviving in the north. This conquest left a legacy, scholars had flocked to Muslim Spain to research and collaborate. The First Islamic Invasion had marked the commence of an era dominated by bloodshed and different religious views.
The Fall of Granada
The Battle of Granada was a siege of the city of Granada fought over a period of months leading up to its surrender on January 2, 1942. It also marked the end of the Reconquista and was the last battle fought over the long warring period. The city of Granada was captured by the forces of Castile and Aragon. By Spring 1941, Granada was the only remaining state of Moorish Spain, King Ferdinand of Aragon and Queen Isabella of Castile had combined their forces and laid siege to the fortified city. After several attempts of claiming Granada, the besiegers were defeated and Prince Boabdil attempted to raise support from the Islamic Marinid state in Morocco. He had tried to arrange treaties cementing peace but this failed to materialize.
On an agreed date the city of Granada was capitulated. Prince Boabdil knelt before King Ferdinand and gave him the 'Key to the City'. For many, the fall of Granada represented compensation for the Turkish victory in capturing Constantinople, which occurred soon after. (1453)
Thus Granada fell and still every 2nd of January, Muslims still mourn the loss of the city of Granada.
Where did the Reconquista occur?
This event took place on the Iberian peninsula, or as the Muslim Moors called it, 'Al-Andalus'.
When and why the Reconquista occurred
The Reconquista crusade happened in the 700s and ended about 750 years later in the 1400s. The crusade took place because the Christians wanted to expand their ownership of land, which affected the Muslim states whose land overlapped with the Christians'. This caused feud and this turned into a crusade.
The Outcome
As an overview the Christians won the Reconquista. The Moors were eventually driven out of Spain and the Christians had control over the country. The goals of the Christians had been achieved, the Christians had been able to expand the ownership of land. Thus the warring period, otherwise known as the Reconquista had ended for that time being.