Battle of Cabra

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Here’s a short and simple summary of the Battle of Cabra:

- When and where: In 1079, near the town of Cabra in what is now Córdoba Province, Spain.
- Who fought: Two Muslim kingdoms, Granada and Seville. Christian knights under Alfonso VI of Castile fought on both sides.
- Key figures: El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar) led the Seville side; the opposing commander was Emir Abd Allah of Granada, with García Ordóñez leading Granada’s Christian allies.
- What happened: El Cid and the Seville forces defeated the invading Granada army. El Cid captured García Ordóñez and other Christian knights, holding them for three days before releasing them to return to Castile.
- Result: Victory for the Taifa of Seville (El Cid’s side).
- Why it matters: The battle is part of the larger Reconquista and helped solidify El Cid’s fame as a military leader.