expulsion of muslims from portugal (1497)
The term "expulsion of Muslims from Portugal (1497)" refers to the forced removal or displacement of Muslim communities living in Portugal. It occurred in the year 1497 when the Portuguese monarchy, under King Manuel I, decreed that all Muslims must either convert to Christianity or leave the country. This marked a significant event in Portuguese history and had far-reaching consequences for the religious and social makeup of the nation.
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