Guadalete

On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King…

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On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King Roderic and the Umayyad Caliphate under the military commander Tariq bin Ziyad. The Battle of Guadalete was the first major battle of the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. The two armies met at the battlefield … Read more

Battle of Guadalete was the first embarking of Umayyad, led by Tariq Bin Ziyad. The Battle of Guadalete was an important…

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Battle of Guadalete was the first embarking of Umayyad, led by Tariq Bin Ziyad. The Battle of Guadalete was an important battle that led the way for the Muslim conquest of Spain. This is the battle that caused the reign of the Muslim people over Spain, holding the country and region for centuries. That historic … Read more