| Raid of Triana (1178) | |||||||
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| Part of the Reconquista and Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Kingdom of Portugal |
 Almohad Caliphate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Prince Sancho of Portugal |
Ibn Wazir † Ibn Timsalit † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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5,000 footmen 2,300 cavalry | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
Heavy Rich spoils captured | ||||||
The Great raid of Triana in 1178 was an expedition under the orders of Prince Sancho of Portugal against the Almohad Caliphate in the modern territories of Extremadura and Alentejo. Sancho would achieve an astonishing victory over the Muslims. It would be one of the most daring military operations conducted in the history of Portugal and allowed the prince Sancho to affirm himself as a worthy commander and heir to the throne.[1]
- ^ Miguel Gomes Martins: De Ourique a Aljubarrota - A Guerra Na Idade Média, A Esfera dos Livros, 2011, pp. 105-124.