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Spanish Reconquista: At the Battle of Sagrajas, the Almoravids defeats the Castilians, but are unable to take advantage of their victory.
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Medieval Christian military campaigns
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Battle of Sagrajas
1086 battle of the Spanish Reconquista
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Kingdom of Castile
Christian kingdom in Iberia (1065–1833)
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