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Siege of Granada (1491)

When
1491
Where
Granada
Episodes
2

The Granada War culminated in the final siege of the Nasrid Emirate. Following the fall of Baza in 1490, Castilian forces besieged Granada starting in April 1491. A provisional treaty signed on 25 November 1491 granted the city two months to negotiate terms, leading to the final surrender on 2 January 1492.

Episodes

  1. April 1491 · GranadaSiege Commencement

    Castilian forces initiated an eight-month siege of Granada in April 1491, marking the final phase of the Granada War.

  2. 25 November 1491 · GranadaTreaty of Granada

    A provisional surrender was signed on 25 November 1491, granting the city two months to finalize terms with Castilian forces.

Background and detail

Military Context. The Granada War (1482–1492) was a series of campaigns by the Catholic Monarchs against the Nasrid dynasty. By 1490, the capture of Baza and the leader al-Zagal suggested the war was nearing its end, setting the stage for the final assault on the capital.

Siege Operations. An eight-month siege of Granada commenced in April 1491. Castilian military strength during this final phase was estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers based on grain supply calculations, significantly lower than earlier peak years of the conflict.

Diplomatic Resolution. Following the Battle of Granada, a provisional surrender known as the Treaty of Granada was signed on 25 November 1491. This agreement granted the city two months to negotiate final terms, which were eventually accepted on 2 January 1492.

People involved

Sources

  1. Granada War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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