The Christians conquer the Muslim cities of Ronda, Málaga, and Almería between 1485 and 1490. In late 1491, the Christians quickly erect the city of Santa Fe as a base from which to permanently besiege Granada.
Boabdil Pledges to Serve Isabel and Fernando
Boabdil, the last king of Granada and son of Nasrid King Muley Abul Hassan, rebels against his father and pledges to serve Isabel and Fernando, in exchange for their support.
Papal Bull Authorizes the Spanish Inquisition
A Papal Bull authorizes the Spanish Inquisition to eradicate heretics and apostates. In the quest to maintain Catholic orthodoxy, Jewish and Muslim converts to Christianity are often punished severely for continuing to secretly practice their previous faith. Two years later, the Catholic monarchs resolve to absorb Granada into Castile, rather…
Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon Marry
The marriage of monarchs, Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon, unify large portions of Christian Spain. They officially combine their kingdoms a decade later.
