Battle of Qantish (1009)

Battle of Qantish (Berbers & County of Castile vs Caliphate of Córdoba) took place in 1009 during Fitna of al-Andalus.

Battle facts

• Year: 1009
• Date: 5 November 1009
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Fitna of al-Andalus
• Side A: Berbers, County of Castile
• Side B: Caliphate of Córdoba
• Commanders (A): Sulayman ibn al-Hakam, Zawi ibn Ziri, Sancho García of Castile
• Commanders (B): Muhammad II of Córdoba, Wadih al-Siqlabi
• Casualties: 10,000-30,000 killed (Caliphate of Córdoba)
• Outcome: Berber-Castilian victory Sulayman ibn al-Hakam becomes Caliph of Córdoba Sack of Córdoba
• Coordinates: 38.017°, -3.717°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Qantish · Wikidata entry