Al andalu

THE EXPANSION

By Jorge M.
  • Castilla
    1492 BCE

    Castilla

    Castilla looked for new zones to expand into in the Atlantic, occupying the Canary Islands at the end of the 15th century.
  • The Battle Of Salado
    1340 BCE

    The Battle Of Salado

    The armies of Castilla and Portugal formed an alliance and defeated the North African Marinid dynasty at the Battle of Salado.
  • Alfonso VIII
    1177 BCE

    Alfonso VIII

    Alfonso VIII conquered Cuenca in 1177.
  • Period: 1148 BCE to 1149 BCE

    Ramón Berenguer IV

    Ramón Berenguer IV conquered Tortosa and Lérida.
  • The Battle Of Poitiers
    732 BCE

    The Battle Of Poitiers

    The Muslims crossed the Pyrenees, but defeated at the Battle of Poitiers.
  • The Battle Of Covadonga
    722 BCE

    The Battle Of Covadonga

    Resistance in the North, led by Pelayo defeated the Muslims.
  • The Battle Of Guadalete
    711 BCE

    The Battle Of Guadalete

    An army of berbers arrived to the Peninsula, led by Tariq. Rodrigo confronted them in the Battle of Guadalete, Cádiz.
    Muslims won, Rodrigo died during the battle.