Al-Andalus became an Emirate
Al-Andalus had to fight the Christians
Caliphate was desintegrated into 28 independent kingdoms
The capital of the Emirate was Córdoba
Almanzor was the real leader
There was a Muladi Rebellion
Abderraman III fought against the Christians
Battle of Covadonga(722)
Abderraman I proclaimed himself emir
Córdoba became the most properous capital in the west
Battle of Guadalete(711)
In 1031 the governons of the provinces declared their independence
Abderraman I came to the Peninsula
Abderraman III proclaimed himself Caliph in 929
Muslim governor crossed the Straight of Gibraltar
Period of greatest splendour of al-Andalus
