Battle of Iznalloz

Battle of Iznalloz
Part of the Spanish Reconquista
Location of the town of Iznalloz within the Province of Granada, Spain.
Date 1295 Location Iznalloz, Province of Granada, Spain Result Granadan victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Castile Order of Calatrava Order of Santiago	Emirate of Granada
Commanders and leaders
Ruy Pérez Ponce de León (WIA)	Muhammed II
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy	Unknown

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The Battle of Iznalloz took place during the Spanish Reconquista in the Province of Granada near the city of Iznalloz, north of the city of Granada in 1295. The battle pitted the troops of the Emirate of Granada, commanded by Muhammad II the Sultan of Granada against those of the Kingdom of Castile who were commanded by the Grand Master of the Order of Calatrava, Ruy Pérez Ponce de León on behalf of Sancho IV of Castile. The battle resulted in a catastrophic defeat for Castile and the Order of Calatrava, whose Grand Master died of wounds suffered in the battle.^[1]