In the year 711 CE, the kingdom of Hispania witnessed a momentous change. Leading an army across the Strait of Gibraltar, the mighty Tariq ibn Ziyad, a general in the service of the Islamic dynasty, set out to annex the region. His victory at the Siege of Toledo marked a turning point in history, effectively {opening|launching| ushering in a new er

In the year 711, a legion led by the gifted commander Tariq ibn Ziyad sailed on the shores of Iberia. His objective was to claim the Visigothic kingdom and broaden the influence of the Umayyad Caliphate. Tariq's initial victory at the Engagement of the Duero River marked the commencement of a brisk and successful invasion. His forces pushed deeper