Events tagged with "málaga"

Historical Events tagged with "málaga"

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Military & Warfare

Castilian and Aragonese Forces Capture Málaga

August 18th, 1487 537 years ago

The Siege of Málaga concluded with the successful capture of the city by Castilian and Aragonese forces, marking a significant moment in the Reconquista. The Christian forces besieged the city for several months, facing strong resistance from the Muslim defenders. The control of Málaga allowed the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, to strengthen their grip on Andalusia, contributing to the eventual unification of Spain under Christian rule.