Kingdom of Castile

The Kingdom of Castile was a powerful Christian kingdom in medieval Spain that played a vital role during the Reconquista, a period when Christian states aimed to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. Beginning in the 8th century and culminating in 1492, Castile expanded its lands through military conquests and alliances. Its rulers, including figures like Ferdinand and Isabella, sought to unify Spain and establish a strong Christian monarchy. The culmination of the Reconquista was the capture of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold, marking the end of centuries of religious conflict and the beginning of a unified Spain under Christian rule.