Battle of Calatrava

Battle of Calatrava (1173)
Part of the Reconquista and Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212

Plains of Caraceul near Calatrava
DateApril 1173
Location
Result Almohad victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Castile Almohad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Sancho Jiménez  Abu Zakariya Yahya
Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
All but 200 killed Unknown

The Battle of Calatrava was a military engagement between the Castilian and the Almohad army near Calatrava. The Almohads achieved a resounding victory against their enemy.