Military & Warfare

James I Captures Medina Mayurqa

James I of Aragon successfully entered Medina Mayurqa, now known as Palma, leading a military campaign against the Muslim forces that occupied Majorca. His forces besieged the city, marking a significant victory during the broader Christian Reconquista. The capture of the city symbolized not only a strategic gain but also a cultural shift as the island shifted back under Christian control. James I’s entry is celebrated as a pivotal moment in the history of Majorca.

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