Battle of Sagrajas, 1086 - An ambush that almost stopped the Reconquista

🚩 Alfonso VI's steady expansion and incorporation of Taifas into his realm provoked a reaction from the Almoravids. Commanded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the Almoravid army met Alfonso force near Badajos. A victory for the Christians would break the last significant Muslim resistance and enable complete conquest of Iberia. A victory for the Muslims would stop and reverse the Reconquista.

Everything about this channel is addictive. The animation. The details. The voice of the narrator. Beautifully made as usual. Worth the wait always

My father told me that in a book from his childhood it was said that this battle (Almoravids) and again later at the battle of Alarcos (Almohads), both delayed the reconquest by 200 years at once each time, according to a math progression of land conquered per year calculated in that book, and reconquest stopped suddenly for decades.

"I'd rather herd camels for Yusef Ibn Tashfeen than herd pigs for Alfonso" a famous quote by Al-Mutamid Ibn Abbad

Youssef ibn Tashfin is revered in Morocco to this day a Moroccan legend

Although the loss was significant, it pales in comparison to the decisive impact of the fall of Toledo. The fall of Toledo was a game-changing event that influenced the outcome of a particular battle or war, and marked a significant turning point in history. Without a doubt, the fall of Toledo is a testament to the power of decisive action, and the crucial role it plays in shaping the course of events.

I truly love the fact the use of proper Castilian. Amazing coverage of the reconquista.

I love that this channel dedicates time to talking about battles that are generally ignored by others, the Reconquista has many interesting battles and sieges, so you are taking advantage of the potential that these medieval Iberian conflicts are not well known on YouTube. I would like you to make a video in the future about the campaigns of Almanzor "the scourge of the year one thousand" (a true terror for my Christian ancestors), the story of the Cid "Campeador", the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in the year 1212 (the most decisive of all), the siege of Seville (one of the largest that has existed in all of European medieval history, lasting 14 months), the conquests of James I of Aragon "The Conqueror" (son of Pedro II, the one who died in the Battle of Muret, from the first Crusade of the Cathars in France), the Battle of Salado in 1340 (in which Castile and Portugal destroyed the last invading army that arrived in Africa with the intention of stopping the reconquest), among others.

Amazing work Thank you for focusing on underrated battles 🌹

I can’t wait for his next videos about some of the battles of El Cid in the reconquista and hope for some unfinished parts that would be awesome.

For more information, Yousef ben Tashfin was 79 years old during the battle

“We could have beaten Ben Yusuf!. With a few more men we could have won!” - King Alfonso VI.

thank you for this, great work as always!

Hearing anything about El Cid brings back Age of Empires 2 flashbacks

As shown in the background of the battle Alfonso's elder brother was named Sancho during his reign as the previous king of Castile and he was involved in a curiously named conflict called the War of the Three Sanchos since it involved the Kings of Navarre / Pamplona and of Aragon both also named Sancho as mentioned in the video, there was a similarly named war in France called the War of the Three Henri / Henry as it involved Henri III, Henri, Duke de Guise and Henri of Navarre, future Henri IV of France, during the French Wars of Religion.

Finally my own forefather's battle lol. Yusuf is the pride of our tribe (Senhaja) and one of the greatest characters in the history of the region. And he is the founder of Marrakesh as well (although it is the Almohads who made it like more or less like the way it does nowadays)

Love you videos historymarche, You're doing great work:face-red-heart-shape:

I'm a big fan of history videos, and this one was particularly well-made. The narration was clear and engaging, and the visuals were impressive. I learned a lot about the Battle of Sagrajas, and I'm definitely going to check out your other videos.

thenks for your amazing video

The Almoravids who defeated the Crusaders in the Battle of Zallaqa and who united Andalusia again under Moroccan rule🇲🇦🦅 I hope the channel owner will publish a video about a battle of alarcos 👍🏻