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Battle of the Vega of Granada
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The Battle of Sierra Elvira, also called the Disaster of the Vega de Granada, was a battle of the Spanish Reconquista fought near the city of Granada on 25 June 1319 (6 Jumada al-Awwal 719 AH). The battle was fought between the troops of the Emirate of Granada and those of the Kingdom of Castile. The battle resulted in a catastrophic defeat for Castile.[1]
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Part of the Spanish Reconquista | |||||||
![]() The Nasrid Emirate of Granada | |||||||
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More than 10,000 | About 5,000 | ||||||
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Unknown, but heavy | Unknown |
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