The Nasrid Dynasty's decline led to the end of Muslim rule in Iberia, culminating in the 1492 Granada conquest by the Catholic Monarchs. This historical event marked the completion of the Reconquista, the rise of Spain as a military power, and the onset of global exploration, with significant religious and political transformations following the fall of Granada.
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The decline of the Nasrid Dynasty and the subsequent civil war weakened Granada's defense and contributed to its eventual fall
The Granada War
The Granada War, a series of strategic campaigns, ultimately led to the surrender of Granada and the end of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula
Military Tactics and Key Events
The Christian forces, led by Ferdinand II, used a combination of seasonal campaigns and strategic captures of key fortresses and towns to defeat Granada
The conquest of Granada was financed through a combination of ecclesiastical contributions, royal funds, and public levies, as well as the sale of captives and loans
The fall of Granada marked the completion of the Reconquista and initiated a period of strict Christian hegemony, with the forced conversion or expulsion of non-Christian populations
The conquest of Granada led to the formation of a standing national army, solidifying Spain's rise as a formidable military power
The end of the Granada War redirected resources towards maritime exploration, leading to the discovery of the New World and the expansion of the Spanish Empire
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The last stronghold of Muslim power in Iberia, the ______ of ______, was under Nasrid control and became the focus of the Christian ______ campaigns.
Emirate
Granada
Reconquista
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The ______ War, which concluded with the fall of Granada in ______, marked the cessation of Muslim dominion in the Iberian Peninsula.
Granada
1492
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Duration and nature of the Granada War
Lasted from 1482 to 1492, characterized by seasonal strategic campaigns, not continuous.
