Battle of Guadix
The Battle of Guadix was an engagement between Castilian and Granadan forces at Guadix, then in the Emirate of Granada and now in Spain, that took place in January 1362. The Castilians were routed by forces loyal to Muhammed VI, Sultan of Granada. Despite his victory, Muhammed VI soon after sued for peace. He was murdered on the orders of King Peter of Castile.
| Battle of Guadix | |||||||
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| Part of Reconquista | |||||||
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Kingdom of Castile Kingdom of Jaén Order of Calatrava | Emirate of Granada | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 16,500 | 4,600 | ||||||
Location of Guadix in Spain | |||||||
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