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Siege of Toledo
1084 - 1085 • Kastilien
Alfonso VI conquista Toledo el 25 de mayo de 1085. Banco de la Plaza de España de Sevilla
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Reconquista de Toledo en el banco dedicado a esa provincia. Plaza de España de Sevilla. Andalucía, España.
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Historical Overview
The siege of Toledo was the Leónese siege and eventual conquest of Toledo, the capital of the Taifa of Toledo, by Alfonso VI of León and Castile in Muharram 478 / May 1085. The city, under the hajib (ruler) Yahya al-Qadir of the Dhulnunid dynasty, fell after a prolonged campaign.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Castilian victory; fall of the Taifa of Toledo.
Kingdom of Castile
- Commander: Alfons VI.
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: Moderat
Taifa of Toledo
- Commander: Yahya al-Qadir
- Strength: Unbekannt
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Recapture of the cultural and political center of central Spain.
Conflict / War
Reconquista
Christian victory; foundation of the Kingdom of Asturias.
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