Al-Andalus Conquest — year?
711 AD
Battle of Guadalete — significance?
Decisive Muslim victory, start of conquest
Initial al-Andalus organization?
Emirate under Damascus, with Cordoba capital
Caliphate proclaimed by Abd al-Rahman III?
929 AD, marking political peak
Caliphate government roles?
Hayib, viziers, walis
Almanzor — role?
Military leader, expanded campaigns in late 10th century
Taifa kingdoms — formation?
Post-1031, fragmented caliphate into independent states
Christian conquest of Toledo?
1085 AD, pivotal Christian victory
North African empires — arrival?
Almoravids, 12th century, aided Muslim territories
Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa?
1212 AD, Christian decisive victory
Granada Nasrid Kingdom — period?
13th-15th centuries, last Muslim holdout
Reconquest phase?
Gradual Christian territorial expansion
Repopulation strategies?
Land grants to nobles, orders, settlers
Crown of Castile — key feature?
Unified laws, institutions, strong monarchy
Crown of Aragon — structure?
Confederation of regions with local laws
Al-Andalus society — groups?
Conquerors, muladis, mozarbabs, Jews
Andalusian art & architecture?
Mosques, palaces, intricate decoration, arches
Mesta — role?
Sheep herders' guild, economic influence in Castile
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