battle of las navas de tolosa
The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa refers to a significant conflict that took place in 1212 between the Christian forces of the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, led by King Alfonso VIII, and the Muslim Almohad dynasty. It resulted in a decisive victory for the Christian armies, which fundamentally weakened Muslim control over the Iberian Peninsula, paving the way for the eventual reconquest of Spain by Christian forces.
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