Military & Warfare

Afonso Henriques Defeats Almoravids at Ourique

Prince Afonso Henriques of Portugal leads his forces against the Almoravid army commanded by Ali ibn Yusuf in a decisive battle. This clash takes place near Ourique, where Afonso Henriques’s strategic prowess turns the tide in favor of his troops, resulting in a significant victory that boosts his authority and reputation. The victory also solidifies Portugal's position as a rising independent entity in the Iberian Peninsula.

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