THE RECONQUISTA

Just after the Muslim conquest in the 8th century , Christian kings were fighting for almost 8 centuries to recuperate their territories, this process is known as “The Reconquista”.

The Reconquista began just after the Muslim conquest in the 8th century and finished with the conquest of the Kingdom of Granada in 1492.

The Christians from the north of the Iberian Peninsula created small kingdoms . Don Pelayo ruled the Kingdom of Asturias and  defeated the Muslim army at the Battle of Covadonga. This victory marked the beginning of the Reconquista.

In the 11th century, Al-Andalus was divided into small independent states called taifas. The taifas were in constant conflict, which helped the Christians  reconquer Muslim territories. 

Alfonso VI, conquered Toledo.The Christian Kingdoms united and became bigger and stronger. In 1212, they defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. This battle was a key victory in the Reconquista. Soon, they conquered Sevilla and Córdoba...

In 1469, king Fernando II of Aragón and queen Isabel I of Castilla married creating one powerful Christian Kingdom. 

In 1492, the Christians finally conquered the Kingdom of Granada.