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Muslim invasions of Europe began during the decline of the first medieval Christian states. The Iberian Peninsula was hit the hardest, where the rapidly growing Umayyad Caliphate finished the strength of the Kingdom of the Visigoths. It was through the efforts of this Arab state that Spain became Muslim. Having established themselves on the peninsula, which under Arab rule was called Al-Andalus, the Umayyad conquerors intended to continue their campaign. However, the neighboring Christian kingdoms — the Frankish kingdom and the newly created Asturias and Pamplona — actively hindered Muslim conquests. It was here that the Christian resistance began the famous Reconquista. In this video, we will look at how the Arab conquerors moved through the Iberian Peninsula, how they confronted the European rulers in the famous battles of Guadaleta and Covadonga, and how they established a new order in Al-Andalus. ✔ Become a channel sponsor - / @istoriyanakarti ✔ Our Telegram channel - https://t.me/historyonthemap