Battle of Las Babias

Battle of Las Babias
Part of Razias of Hirsham I
the Reconquista

A map of the Iberian Peninsula around the time of the conflict.
Date18 September 795
Location
Result Muslim Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Asturias Emirate of Córdoba
Commanders and leaders
Alfonso II of Asturias Hisham I of Córdoba
Abd al-Karim ibn Abd al-Wahid ibn Mugit
Farach ibn Kinanah
Strength
Unknown 10,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Las Babias occurred in the year 795 when the Emir of Cordoba, Hisham I of Córdoba sought to avenge his previous military incursions in 794 against the Kingdom of Asturias under the command of the brothers Abd al-Karim ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith and Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Mugaith. The previous battles resulted in devastating losses for the Emirate, most importantly at the Battle of Lutos where one of the Emir's generals was killed in action.[1] The battle resulted in a Córdoban victory.

  1. ^ Roger Collins, Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796-1031, 65.