Battle of Polvoraria 878
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About the battle
The Battle of Polvoraria (also known as the Battle of Polvorosa) took place in 878 between troops of the Kingdom of Asturias under Alfonso III of Asturias and a Muslim army of the Emirate of Córdoba under Emir Muhammad I of Córdoba. It occurred near the confluence of the Órbigo and Esla rivers and was an Asturian victory.
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