Battle of Muret

The Battle of Muret, fought on September 12, 1213, was a pivotal conflict during the Reconquista, a series of campaigns by Christian kingdoms to reclaim territory from Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula. In this battle, the forces of the Kingdom of Aragon, led by King Peter II, faced the troops of Simon de Montfort, a leader aligned with the French and the Catholic Church. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for de Montfort, which significantly weakened Aragon’s influence in the region and shifted power dynamics in southern France, impacting the broader Christian efforts during the Reconquista.