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Group: Poland of the first Piasts, Kingdom of
People: Casimir III the Great
Topic: Gupta Dynasty, Conquests of the
Location: Ashkelon > Ashqelon > Ascalon Israel Israel

Periodic raiding expeditions are sent from Al-Andalus …

Years: 1191 - 1191

Periodic raiding expeditions are sent from Al-Andalus to ravage the Iberian Christian kingdoms and return with booty and slaves.

The Almohads, after having failed in their endeavor the year before, reconquer the city of Silves when the governor of Córdoba attacks the city in 1191 and takes three thousand Christian slaves.

The city, again under Muslim rule, will soon prosper to the point of being called the Baghdad of the West.

In the same campaign, the Almohads take also Alcácer so Sal, while Palmela and Almada are sacked.