Portuguese conquest of Ceuta
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Portuguese forces under the command of King John I conquered the North African city of Ceuta from the Marinid Sultanate on 21 August 1415. The city's defenses fell under Portuguese control after a car
Panel of azulejos by Jorge Colaço (1864–1942) at the São Bento railway station, depicting Prince Henry the Navigator during the conquest of Ceuta
King John I of Portugal.
Miniature of a 15th century vessel.
1572 depiction of Ceuta by Georg Braun, in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum.
Marinid dynasty
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The Marinid dynasty was a Berber Zenata dynasty that ruled much of the Maghreb, chiefly present-day Morocco, from the mid-13th to the 15th century. At various times, they also extended their authority
Portuguese conquest of Ceuta
…Portuguese forces under the command of King John I conquered the North African city of Ceuta from the Marinid Sultanate on 21 August 1415. The city's defenses fell under Portuguese control after a carefully prepared attack, and the successful capture of the city marked…
The Marinid Tombs in Fez, Morocco
Coin minted during the reign of Abu Inan Faris (1348–1358)
Remnants of the city of al-Mansourah constructed by the Marinids during their siege of Tlemcen.
The Bou Inania Madrasa in Meknes, Morocco