The Battle of Guadalaset is a battle between the Muslim troops of the Cordobian Emir Muhammad I and the Allied Army of Asturians and Navarra , which occurred in 852 on the banks of the Guadalaset River flowing near Toledo . The battle ended with the victory of the Muslims.
| Battle of Guadalasete | |||
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| Main Conflict: Reconquista | |||
 Map of Cordoba Emirate (929) | |||
| date | 852 | ||
| A place | Toledo ( Spain ) | ||
| Total | Muslim victory | ||
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Background
After the death of Emir Abd al-Rahman II in 852, the population of Toledo rebelled, as has happened more than once. The uprising was caused by both the corrupt administration of the Muslim administration and the desire to return to the rule of Christian kingdoms in the north. Citizens were also often harassed by Mosarabs who lived in the Muslim borderlands. Thus, the inhabitants of Toledo grew up with weapons in their hands, seeking the help of Asturias and the Basques, according to Ibn Khaldun , quoting the Spanish-language annals of the 10th century:
| The inhabitants of Toledo asked for the help of the King of Galicia and the King of the Basques, who came to free them with the help of people in the city. The Toledo army was formed by uniting the people of Toledo and Christian kings. The emir, at the head of a small army, went to the bank of the Guadalaset River. He retreated to the lands to the south, and then ambushed Toledo's army, as the bulk of the Arab army anticipated the maneuvers of the townspeople. This led to the massacre of more than 8,000 people, which brought victory to the Muslims and led to the suppression of the uprising in Toledo [1] . Ibn Khaldun. |
Battle
The organized forces of Muhammad I easily defeated the urban mob and their Christian allies from Asturias and Navarre. However, they were not able to take control of the entire city for another seven years.
Consequences
After both the Asturians and the Navarra were defeated in Guadalaset, Muhammad I was not able to capture the city. The riot, which was inspired by the Christian clergy and muvalladas , lasted until 858 in connection with the continued desire of citizens to independence from Cordoba. In the end, Emir Muhammad I conquered the city in 858 and imprisoned Bishop Eugene, who was executed the following year [2] .
Notes
- ↑ Original source: “Los toledanos pidieron la ayuda del Rey de Galicia y del Rey de los Vascones, que acudieron a liberarlos con la ayuda de la gente de la ciudad. El ejército de Toledo formado por la unión del pueblo toledano y los reinos cristianos, viendo al del emir (muy reducido), salieron a los márgenes del río Guadalacete y combatieron con fervor derrotando al emir. Éste se retrajo hasta tierras más al sur, siendo seguido por el ejército de Toledo que cayó en una emboscada, ya que el grueso del ejército árabe estaba esperando ese movimiento. "Todo esto produjo una matanza de más de ocho mil almas, dando la victoria al imperio musulmán y aplastando así la rebelión de Toledo."
- ↑ Historia del Condado de Castilla . Date of treatment June 5, 2012. Archived April 17, 2012.
Links
- Historia del Condado de Castilla . Date of treatment September 18, 2016. Archived on April 17, 2012.
- Batalla de Guadalacete Neopr . Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia . Date of treatment September 18, 2016.