The Battle of Sagrajas took place in the region of present-day Spain, near the town of Badajoz, as part of the broader conflict during the Reconquista. This battle was fought between the forces of the Almoravid dynasty, an Islamic empire that had emerged from North Africa, and the Kingdom of Castile, which sought to expand its territory in the Iberian Peninsula. The Castilians, under the leadership of King Alfonso VI, were attempting to capitalize on earlier successes in the region. However, the Almoravid forces, commanded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, mounted a strategic defense that turned into a decisive offensive. Utilizing superior cavalry tactics and numbers, the Almoravids achieved a significant victory over the Castilian army. In the aftermath of the battle, the Almoravids faced challenges in exploiting their military success. While they had dealt a blow to Alfonso VI's ambitions, they were unable to take immediate control of territorial gains or fortify their position. Instead, the fractured nature of the Iberian political landscape, characterized by ongoing rivalries among Christian kingdoms and internal strife within the Muslim territories, prevented them from fully capitalizing on their victory at Sagrajas. This standoff contributed to a prolonged period of conflict in the region and highlighted the complexities of territorial control during the Reconquista, with shifting alliances and efforts across both sides of the faith divide.