Historical Events tagged with "alpujarras"
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Alpujarras Rebellion Against Forced Conversions
The Alpujarras Rebellion was sparked by the resentment of the Muslim population in Granada against the forced conversions imposed by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II and Isabella I. This rebellion began when groups of Moriscos, or converted Muslims, took up arms in the Alpujarras mountains, expressing their discontent and resistance to the heavy-handed policies aimed at eradicating Islamic influence in Spain. The uprising was marked by violent clashes, and the rebels sought to reclaim their rights and practice their faith freely in the face of relentless persecution.
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