Topic

Bairén, Battle of

Subject Violence 1097 CE

The Battle of Bairén is fought between the forces of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as "El Cid", in coalition with Peter I of Aragon, against the forces of the Almoravid dynasty, under the command of Muhammad ibn Tasufin.

The battle is part of the long Reconquista of Spain, and results in a victory for the forces of the Kingdom of Aragon and the Kingdom of Valencia.