Which Muslim state did Muhammad II seek help from against Castile?
Marinid state of Morocco
Abbasid Caliphate
Fatimid Caliphate
Ayyubid Sultanate
Answer
When Castile continued to support the Banu Ashqilula despite the treaty, Muhammad II turned towards Abu Yusuf of the Marinid state of Morocco for help. The Marinids sent a successful expedition against Castile, but relations soured when they treated the Banu Ashqilula as Muhammad's equals.
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