Warfare between Muslims and Christians History of Spain
a battle of reconquista cantigas de santa maria
by mid-13th century, emirate of granada independent muslim realm in spain, last until 1492. despite decline in muslim-controlled kingdoms, important note lasting effects exerted on peninsula muslims in technology, culture, , society.
the taifa kingdoms lost ground christian realms in north. after loss of toledo in 1085, muslim rulers reluctantly invited almoravides, invaded al-andalus north africa , established empire. in 12th century almoravid empire broke again, taken on almohad invasion, defeated alliance of christian kingdoms in decisive battle of las navas de tolosa in 1212. 1250, of iberia under christian rule exception of muslim kingdom of granada.
the kings of aragón ruled territories consisted of not present administrative region of aragon catalonia, , later balearic islands, valencia, sicily, naples , sardinia (see crown of aragon). considered have been first mercenary company in western europe, catalan company proceeded occupy duchy of athens, placed under protection of prince of house of aragon , ruled until 1379.
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