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Extremadura

Extremadura is a region of western Spain bordering Portugal. After the Almohad victory at Alarcos in 1195, Almohad Caliphate forces devastated Extremadura and neighbouring regions, raiding deep into Christian territory.

Extremadura
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Mentioned in 3 profiles

Almohad CaliphateMilitaryLusitaniaSummaryCrown of CastileFoundation

Mentioned in 3 state histories

LusitaniansCelticiRepublic of Salé

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Extremadura. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/extremadura
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“Extremadura.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/extremadura. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Extremadura.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/extremadura.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Extremadura’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/extremadura (Accessed: ).

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