WHAT WHAS THE RECONquista?

The Reconquista was a centuries-long series of military campaigns by Christian states to reclaim territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula, spanning roughly from the 8th to the late 15th century. It culminated in 1492 with the capture of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold, by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. This event not only marked the end of Muslim rule in Spain but also set the stage for the Spanish Empire's expansion in the Americas. The Reconquista significantly shaped Spanish culture, society, and religious identity.