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| territory = Capture of Torres Novas by the [[Almohads]]<ref>{{cite book|title= The Journal of the American Portuguese Cultural Society Volumes 1-3|date= 1966 |page=43|url=https://www.google.co.ma/books/edition/The_Journal_of_the_American_Portuguese_C/ToweAQAAMAAJ?hl=fr&gbpv=1&bsq=capture+de+torres+novas+1191&dq=capture+de+torres+novas+1191&printsec=frontcover}}</ref>. |
| territory = Capture of Torres Novas by the [[Almohads]]<ref>{{cite book|title= The Journal of the American Portuguese Cultural Society Volumes 1-3|date= 1966 |page=43|url=https://www.google.co.ma/books/edition/The_Journal_of_the_American_Portuguese_C/ToweAQAAMAAJ?hl=fr&gbpv=1&bsq=capture+de+torres+novas+1191&dq=capture+de+torres+novas+1191&printsec=frontcover}}</ref>. |
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| result = Almohad victory |
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* Mass destruction in [[Torres Novas]], [[Alcobaça]] and [[Leiria]]. |
* Mass destruction in [[Torres Novas]], [[Alcobaça, Portugal|Alcobaça]] and [[Leiria]]. |
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| combatant1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Morocco (1147-1269).svg}} [[Almohad caliphate]] |
| combatant1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Morocco (1147-1269).svg}} [[Almohad caliphate]] |
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| combatant2 = [[Image:PortugueseFlag1143.svg|22px|border]] [[Kingdom of Portugal]] |
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Revision as of 19:13, 24 September 2023
The Siege of Torres Novas is an important milestone in the history of the Almohad Empire's expansion into the Iberian Peninsula. It was a significant battle that took place in 1191 when the Almohad forces besieged the Portuguese town of Torres Novas, defended by King Sancho I. The siege ended with a victory for the Almohads[1].
| Siege of Torres novas (1191) | |||||||||
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| Part of Almohad campaign against Portugal (1190–1191) | |||||||||
 Walls of Torres Novas | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Almohad caliphate |
 Kingdom of Portugal | ||||||||
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Yaqub al-Mansur |
Sancho I | ||||||||
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
Background
In the 12th century, the Almohad Empire had gained control of most of the Iberian Peninsula. Their military prowess allowed them to defeat the Christian kingdoms of the north, and only the Kingdom of Portugal remained in the hands of Christian monarchs. In 1189, the Portuguese king Sancho I launched a campaign to retake the city of Santarémwhich was under Almohad control. Although the Portuguese army was victorious, the Almohad leaders were alarmed and decided to launch an attack on Torres Novas[3].
The Siege
During the Siege of Torres Novas, the Almohad forces surrounded the town and launched a relentless attack on its defenses. Despite the Portuguese army's valiant efforts, the Almohades proved too strong and ultimately emerged victorious. The siege was a turning point in the Almohad Empire's expansion into the Iberian Peninsula and was instrumental in further establishing their dominance in the region. The capture of Torres Novas allowed the Almohades to control a vital strategic location, which would enable them to launch future attacks and expand their influence even further[4] [5].
aftermath
After the Siege of Torres Novas, the Almohades emerged victorious and consolidated their hold on the Iberian Peninsula. The defeat of the Portuguese army was a significant blow to the Christian kingdoms, and the capture of Torres Novas allowed the Almohades to gain control of important trade routes and strategic locations. The long-term consequences of the siege included the strengthening of the Almohad Empire's position in the region and the further weakening of the Christian kingdoms.
references
- ^ a history of portugal. p. 103.
- ^ The Journal of the American Portuguese Cultural Society Volumes 1-3. 1966. p. 43.
- ^ Ann K. S. Lambton, Bernard Lewis, P. M. Holt. The Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 2A, The Indian Sub-Continent, South-East Asia, Africa and the Muslim West. Cambridge. p. 427.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Heinrich Schäfer (1846). Histoire de Portugal, depuis sa séparation de la Castille jusqu'à nos jours. p. 55.
- ^ Anne J. Duggan (2023). Thomas Becket: Friends, Networks, Texts and Cult. p. 225. ISBN 9781000939071.