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Jan 1, 682
Conquest of Morocco
As the Muslims continue to overtake Northern Africa, they move into Morocco in year 682. Once the Muslim Empire takes over Morocco,they gain enough momentum to cross the Mediterranean Sea to then invade Spain. -
Jan 1, 711
First Invasion of Spain
A Berber office by the name of Tariq ibn Malik initially invades Spain with Muslim army behind him. They arrive at the foot of the Mount Tarikm, which is commonly know as Gibraltar today. -
Jan 1, 712
Reinforcements Arrive
Musa ibn Nusayr, a Muslim governor of Norther Africa arrives with 18,000 Muslim reinforcements to aid Tariq ibn Ziyad's army conquer Spain. This is significant because this showed the magnitude of the Muslim Army and this was their first step in conquering Spain. -
Jan 1, 715
Spain is nearly take
By now, nearly all of Spain is ran by Muslims. It only took three years for the Muslims to conquer Spain where as it took the Christians approximately 460 years the do the same. This just shows how powerful the Islamic army was. -
Jan 1, 717
New Capital of Spain
Cordova is announced as the first Capital in Spain. This is significant because this is where the Great Mosque of Cordova was constructed. This capital will also become the the main Islamic holding cite in Spain through out the Islamic Golden Age in Spain. -
Jan 1, 724
Invasion of France
Muslim forces proceed to tighten their grasp over southern France and capture cities Carcassone and Nimes. Their goal was to wipe out churches, monasteries, and other holy places and objects in addition to enslaving and killing all the clerics. -
Jan 1, 756
Abd ar-Rahman I becomes Emir of Corodoba
This is such a significant point because it showed that the Muslims were here to stay in Spain. This was also the start of the Golden Islamic Age of Spain. -
Jan 1, 1085
The Fall of Toledo
The Christians begin to attack the Muslims in Spain. Toledo was the first Islamic center to fall. This was the first step in the fall of the Islamic Empire in Spain. -
Jan 1, 1086
The Battle of Sagrajas
The Muslims fight back against the Christians. The Muslims, now angry that they have lost Toldeo, general Tusuf bin Tashfin comes up from Africa to fight the Christians. This was the battle that sparked the recapture of most of Spain by the Muslims. They continue to defeat the Christians. -
Jan 1, 1144
Rebellion in Spain
As a result of the rebellion within Spain, the Muslims became vulnerable as they began to fall apart. This lead to the reconquest of Spain. -
Jan 1, 1492
The Battle of Grenada
The Battle of Grenada was the final defeat for the Muslims. Islam has been driven out of Spain. -
Jan 1, 1502
Christianity takes over
As Islam is driven out of Spain, Christianity moves in. The remaining muslims were either forced to convert to Christianity, and if they did not, they were subject to brutal restrictions.
