After the Reconquista was completed in 1492, Queen Isabella of Castile focused on consolidating her power and unifying Spain under a single monarchy. She established the Spanish Inquisition to enforce Catholic orthodoxy and suppress heresy. Additionally, Isabella supported Christopher Columbus's voyage, leading to the discovery of the Americas, which marked the beginning of Spain's vast overseas empire. Her reign significantly shaped Spain's political, religious, and cultural landscape in the years that followed.
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