The Catholic Monarchs before Granada

The surrender of the city of Granada and the fortress-palace of the Alhambra to the Catholic Monarchs by the Nasrid Sultan Boabdil marked the end of the War of Granada, a conflict that lasted ten years (1482-1492) and whose aim was to bring the last Muslim territories in the southeast of the peninsula under Christian rule, with the intention of incorporating them into the Crown of Castile and the dominion of the Catholic Monarchs. The Capitulations of Granada were initially very advantageous for Boabdil and his subjects, as they stipulated pardon for all residents, respect for their property, laws, languages and even religion. But in time, due to various pressures and interests, the imposition of taxes on the population and the attempt to convert the Muslims of those places to Christianity began. This led to various political, cultural and social conflicts that would last for over a century, ending with the expulsion of the Moors in 1609

Collection: Images

Project: 5. Power and powers in the history of Europe: oligarchies, political participation and democracy.

Chronology: XV, XVI

Scope: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, University

Link: http://www2.ual.es/ideimand/portfolio-items/los-reyes-catolicos-ante-granada/

Resource type: Image

Format: Digital image

Source: Proyecto “Identidad e Imagen de Andalucía en la Edad Moderna”. Universidad de Almería. Fondo del Archivo Histórico Nacional. INQUISICIÓN, MPD. 359.

Language: Spanish

Date: 9/28/2020

Owner: María del Mar Felices de la Fuente (Modernalia)

Identifier: Archivo Histórico Nacional. INQUISICIÓN, MPD. 359.

Abstract: The image shows the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, kneeling in front of the city of Granada. To the left of the image and in front of the Catholic Monarchs, the Christian troops can be seen. In front of them, on the right, the city walls can be seen, with the Alhambra in the background, as well as the Muslim troops. It is very likely that the image represents the Muslim surrender and the handing over of the keys of the city by Boabdil to the Catholic Monarchs

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