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Which invading force did Alfonso VI spend his reign resisting?

  • The Almohads

  • The Almoravids

  • The Vikings

  • The Mongols

Answer

The Almoravids, a fundamentalist Islamic sect from the Sahara, launched multiple invasions into the Iberian Peninsula in the 11th century, aiming to reclaim lost Muslim territory. In response, King Alfonso VI of León and Castile dedicated much of his reign to resisting their advances and defending his kingdom. His steadfast resilience prevented complete Muslim domination and preserved significant Christian strongholds in the peninsula.
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