Which 1086 battle in Spain saw the Almoravids defeat Alfonso VI of Castile?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Battle of Sagrajas (Zallaqa)
- Step 1: Yusuf ibn Tashfin crossed the strait in 1086 and won at Sagrajas near Badajoz. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: The Battle of Sagrajas (Zallaqa). Why not the others: Las Navas was an Almohad defeat, Alarcos an Almohad victory over Alfonso VIII and Covadonga an early Christian win.
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