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Created for political and religious reasons, marked the start of the emerging Islamic state. -
Multiple clashes across the Straits of Gibraltar, Between the Visigoths and the Umayyads, both sides were distraught with the Visigoths losing the battle and the Umayyads suffering loses of over 3000 men. -
Rallying around 7000ish soldiers, Ibn Ziyad set out from Africa to take control over this high demand point of interest by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and providing a speech. -
Acting as the center piece of Spain, Cordoba acted as the political center and gave rise to architectural marvels, tolerance of religions and new technological advancements. -
Acting as the starting point, his rule helped build the Dynasty in which eventually lead to the golden age of Islam. -
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During his rule he helped improve overall military power and control. His rule provided stability and prosperity throughout the city and improved alliances and developments as a whole.
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Being seen as the golden age of Islam, Abd al-Rahman III's rule was seen as the furthest progression of every aspect of Cordoba along with continuing the dynasty and making great cultural, political, and intellectual achievements along the way.
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Marking the point where Cordoba became fully independent, leaving long and lasting impacts on the history of Al-Andalus and providing many pivotal foundations in each category of importance.
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After the slow decline of the Golden Age of Islam, Arguments arose and conflicts became more apparent after the death of Abd al-Andalus. This lead to various beliefs and different loyalties and divided the country as a whole. -
Slowly as the Christian Kingdoms grew into power they started conquering more and more which after the Fall of Toledo marked the start of the reclamation over the muslim rule. -
Being another big point that helped push the Christian Reconquista, this victory solidified the decline of the Almohad Caliphate and resulted in large territorial gains for the Christian kingdoms. -
Started in response to heretical movements a local group of bishops decided to denounce people who were helping or apart of those movements and gave themselves permission to search every villa that was seen as suspicious.
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After losing and being captured by King Ferdinand III, Cordoba surrendered after the long fought battle and agreed to Ferdinands terms for payment and protection. -
Was a famous general who helped make some influential works with a more famous one being his comprehensive manual on the Spanish Inquisitions procedures and legal principles.
https://www.fabula.org/actualites/113283/nicholas-eymerich-two-treatises-against-astrologers-nigromancers-and-alchemists.html -
Many Jews were killed, forced to convert, and had to endure violence for the duration of time and had the Papal inquisition to further enforce it.
https://www.ushmm.org/research/about-the-mandel-center/initiatives/ethics-religion-holocaust/articles-and-resources/christian-persecution-of-jews-over-the-centuries/christian-persecution-of-jews-over-the-centuries -
Rising concerns for the heretical beliefs lead the authorization of the Spanish Inquisition with Pope Sixtus, King Ferdinand, and Isabella.
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Playing a big role in setting the tone for the consequences of being found accused of heresy, This event was meant to make an impact to show the public how serious the inquisition was.
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The Last and final Kingdom marked the completion of the Reconquista and started the conversion of muslims and jews and the explosion of them as well. Accepting a offer from Ferdinand and Isabella to have a truce and later the relinquishment of sovereignty. -
This decree gave Jews a deadline to by then either leave the country or convert to Catholicism.
https://mjhnyc.org/events/the-history-of-antisemitism-the-alhambra-decree/#:~:text=On%20March%2031%2C%201492%2C%20King,to%20leave%20their%20homeland%20behind. -
Posted around the All Saints Church were propositions and opinions that helped jumpstart the Protestant Reformation.
https://www.loc.gov/item/2021667736/