Siege of Jaén

The Siege of Jaén took place in 1246 during the Reconquista, a period when Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. Jaén, a strategically important city in southern Spain, was held by the Almohads, a group that ruled parts of North Africa and Spain. King Ferdinand III of Castile laid siege to the city, employing military tactics to cut off supplies and support. The siege culminated in its capture, marking a significant step for the Christian forces in their efforts to expand their territory in the region and further weaken Muslim influence in Spain.