The Granada War 1482-1492

Visit Andalucia ^ | 01/06/2021 | Nick Nutter

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In 1479, the kingdoms of Castile and Aragón were united under the joint rule of the ‘Christian Monarchs’, Ferdinand of Aragón and Isabella of Castile. The inter-Christian rivalry that had crippled the Christian kingdoms’ war against the Muslims for the last hundred years was, supposedly, over. A shrinking economy within the Emirate of Granada and the erosion of their territory in the first half of the 15th century had fostered increased xenophobia amongst the Muslim population and a consequent lack of tolerance towards the few Christians that remained or visited the Emirate. This provided the Christian Monarchs with a religious and righteous cause to pursue, the protection of Christians within the Emirate. In 1481, Ali Abu’l-Hasan, the emir of Granada had stopped paying annual tribute to Castile and had then had the affrontery to seize Zahara de la Sierra. The sleeping dog had been disturbed once too often.

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The end of the Moorish Occupation in Spain was 592 years ago this month. Long article and links to another series of article on the Moorish dynasties in Spain for history and religion buffs.

[Oshkalaboomboom]

This happens to be the part of Spain where I live. In fact I can see the place where the Moors both landed in Spain and left 750 years later from my house.

[Cronos]

fascinating

[CondorFlight]

Unfortunately the Moors are returning and Spain doesn’t seem to have the intelligence or fortitude to resist them.

[Berosus]

More like 529 years.

[sauropod]

Thx for posting. I’m definitely interested in this.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Oshkalaboomboom.

[ThanhPhero]

And now they are coming back. Those on the peninsula are outbreeding the descendants of the Castillians and Aragonese by three to one. They will rule in Andalusia again.