So what happens if the Visigoths defeat the invading Muslims in this battle and
Tariq ibn Ziyad dies, what happens???
Tariq ibn Ziyad dies, what happens???
It's quite possible that the Muslims may re-invade at a later date. They were not that far away..A second invasion could very well be successful, as the Visigothic kingdom was very weak at the time.
It's quite possible that the Muslims may re-invade at a later date. They were not that far away..A second invasion could very well be successful, as the Visigothic kingdom was very weak at the time.
That's quite possible. But it could provoke a very strong Muslim reaction that results in a complete defeat of the Visigoths.Or instead, Visigoth Spain survived and later invaded Morocco.![]()
If I recall, the initial Muslim army that invaded Iberia was not that large. If they were defeated, they could re-invade with a much larger army. The Iberian peninsula was very rich, especially in the south with it's large cities and arable lands.Guess it depends how the muslims view the battle..
If they think they got slaughtered them might not want to risk trying again for a while. If they think the battle was close and the Visgoths are greatly weakened then they may launch another attack as soon as they can.
Perception is often key...
If I recall, the initial Muslim army that invaded Iberia was not that large. If they were defeated, they could re-invade with a much larger army. The Iberian peninsula was very rich, especially in the south with it's large cities and arable lands.