reign of ferdinand and isabella
The reign of Ferdinand and Isabella refers to the joint rule of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile in late 15th century Spain. They achieved significant political, military, and religious accomplishments, including the unification of Spain, the completion of the Reconquista (reconquest) against the Moors, the exploration and colonization of the Americas, and the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition.
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