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The Battle of Zallaqa (also known as Battle of Sagrajas) was fought on 23 October 1086 CE (479 AH) near Badajoz, Spain, between the Christian forces of Alfonso VI, King of León and Castile, and the Muslim army led by Yusuf bin Tashfeen, the founder of the Almoravid dynasty.
At this time, Muslim Spain (Al-Andalus) was divided into several Taifa kingdoms, making them vulnerable to Christian advances. The Muslim rulers of Seville and other regions requested help from Yusuf bin Tashfeen, a powerful leader from North Africa known for his strong faith, discipline, and military expertise.
Yusuf crossed into Spain with a large army and faced Alfonso VI in a decisive battle. The Muslim forces inflicted a crushing defeat on the Christian army, stopping the rapid Christian expansion in Iberia and preserving Islamic rule in Spain for decades afterward.
Year of battle: 1086 CE (479 AH).
Location: Near Badajoz, in Al-Andalus (present-day Spain).
Muslim leader: Yusuf bin Tashfeen, Almoravid dynasty ruler.
Christian leader: Alfonso VI, King of León and Castile.
Outcome: Major Muslim victory, securing Al-Andalus temporarily.
Significance: Marked a turning point in the Christian-Muslim conflicts in Spain.
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