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On the eve of the historic Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, Alfonso VIII of Castile and Alfonso II of Aragon united their forces against the invading Almohad army
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On the eve of the historic Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, Alfonso VIII of Castile and Alfonso II of Aragon united their forces against the invading Almohad army. The following day, in a pivotal moment for the Reconquista, Alfonso VIII emerged victorious, marking the beginning of the decline of Almohad power in Spain. The triumph was later chronicled by Rodrigo Ximenez de Rada, a renowned ecclesiastical historian and Castilian politician. This engraving depicts Alfonso VIII celebrating his victory, commemorating a turning point in Spanish history. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, fought near Jaen, Spain, is immortalized in art and literature, including Francisco de Paula's painting "Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa" and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria de Roncevaux.