Battle of Guadiaro 1010
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1010 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Fitna of al-Andalus | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Berbers, Caliphate of Córdoba, Catalans, County of Barcelona, County of Empúries, County of Urgell | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.3003, -5.3022 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Guadiaro (21 June 1010) was a battle of the Fitna of al-Andalus, that took place at the Guadiaro River near Ronda, between the Berber forces of Sulayman ibn al-Hakam with the help of Berber leaders such as Zawi ibn Ziri and other Zenata chiefs, against the combined forces of the Caliphate of cordoba led by the caliph Muhammad II of Córdoba numbered at 30,000 fighter and 9000 Catalan mercenaries. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Berbers with Muhammad II of Córdoba retreating to Córdoba.
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