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Alfonso VIII celebrating victory
Alfonso VIII, king of Castile (1155-1214), celebrating the victory at the Batte of Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212, against the Almohad Muslim. Spain. Lithography. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020
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Alfonso VIII of Castile (1155-1214), the valiant monarch of the Christian Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula, celebrates his hard-earned victory at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, held on July 16, 1212. This pivotal event marked a significant turning point in the Reconquista, the long-lasting Christian campaign to retake the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. The Almohad Caliphate, led by the Berber Almohad general, Al-Nasir, had amassed a large army to confront the Christian forces, which were made up of soldiers from various Iberian kingdoms, including Castile, Navarre, Aragon, and Leon. The battle took place near the town of Las Navas de Tolosa in present-day Spain. Alfonso VIII, depicted here on horseback, is shown surrounded by his noble troops, all celebrating their victory against the Almohad army, symbolized by the fallen Al-Nasir's banner, Al-Uqab, lying on the ground. The joyous scene is captured in this 19th-century lithography, which was later colorized in 2020. The image is a testament to the military prowess and determination of the Christian forces during the Middle Ages. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa is considered a significant victory in the Crusades and the Reconquista, as it marked the end of Almohad military dominance in the Iberian Peninsula. The victory boosted the morale of the Christian forces and paved the way for further advances in the Reconquista. This historical print is a reminder of the rich and complex history of Spain during the Middle Ages and the ongoing struggle for power and control in the Iberian Peninsula.
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