Battle of Rio Salado

Battle of Río Salado (October 30, 1340), was a united victory of King Afonso IV of Portugal of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile of Castille over Muslim ruler Abu al-Hasan 'Ali of Marinid dynasty and Nasrid ruler Yusuf I.

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October 30 - 1340 - Afonso IV of Portugal - Portugal - Alfonso XI of Castile - Castille - Muslim - Abu al-Hasan 'Ali - Marinid - Nasrid - Yusuf I

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This battle was a final attempt of Marinids to invade the Iberian Peninsula. The Marinids had mobilised a vast army and, after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and defeat Christian fleet at Gibraltar, proceeded inland to the Salado River near Seville, where they met the Cristians. The Marinids suffered a disastrous defeat and moved back to Africa.

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Iberian Peninsula - Strait of Gibraltar - Gibraltar - Salado River - Seville

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