Battle of Lutos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Lutos |
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| Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
 The Camino Real del Puerto de la Mesa where the battle took place. |
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Kingdom of Asturias |
 Emirate of Córdoba |
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| Alfonso II of Asturias |
Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith † Abd al-Karim ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith |
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The Battle of Lutos was an important fight that happened in the year 794. It was part of a bigger conflict called the Reconquista. This was a long period when Christian kingdoms in Spain tried to take back land from Muslim rulers. In this battle, the Christian forces from the Kingdom of Asturias fought against the Muslim army from the Emirate of Córdoba. The Asturians won this battle, which was a big victory for them.
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What was the Battle of Lutos?
In 794, the Emir of Cordoba, Hisham I, sent his armies to attack the Kingdom of Asturias. These armies were led by two brothers, Abd al-Karim ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith and Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith.
The Battle Begins
Abd al-Karim led his army to attack the lands of Álava. He used a "scorched earth" tactic, which means destroying everything in their path. Meanwhile, his brother Abd al-Malik marched his forces deep into the Asturian Kingdom.
They didn't face much resistance, except around the town of Oviedo. Abd al-Malik's army destroyed many farms and even churches built by King Fruela I of Asturias.
The Ambush
As the Muslim army headed back to Al-Andalus, they traveled through the valley of Camino Real del Puerto de la Mesa. Here, King Alfonso II of Asturias and his army surprised them.
The Asturian forces ambushed the Muslim army in a part of the valley near Grado, Asturias. Historians believe this area was around a place called Los Lodos. The Asturian army fought bravely.
Asturian Victory
The battle ended with a big victory for the Asturians. Most of the invading Muslim army was defeated. Their leader, Abd al-Malik, was killed during the fight.
What happened after the battle?
After this big defeat, Emir Hisham I sent another army the next year. This new army was led by his brother, Abd al-Karim ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith. This time, the Muslim army defeated the Asturian army in battles like the Battle of Las Babias. They even managed to take over Oviedo for a short time. However, when winter came in 795-796, the Muslim troops went back home.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Lutos para niños
