What was the goal of Reconquista and how did the conflict end?

The goal of the Reconquista was to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule, which had begun in the early 8th century following the Islamic conquest. This centuries-long conflict culminated in 1492 with the capture of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold, by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The end of the Reconquista not only solidified Christian control over Spain but also marked the beginning of Spain's emergence as a unified and powerful nation-state. Additionally, it set the stage for the subsequent age of exploration and colonization.