Episode 123 - Grenada in peril

In episode 123 of "Reconquista," the podcast delves into the precarious situation of Grenada following Muhammad II's death and Nasser's rise to power. Grenada faces attacks from Aragon and Castile, leading to the loss of Gibraltar and the landing of Marinid troops. Nasser's strategic alliance with the Marinids temporarily stabilizes the situation, but internal rebellion, fueled by his unpopularity and Fatima bint al-Amr's ambition to place her son Ismail on the throne, leads to Nasser's ousting. Meanwhile, Castile is weakened by the death of King Fernando IV and the subsequent power struggles during the infancy of his heir, Alfonso. The episode concludes with Castile's regency shared between Maria de Molina, Uncle Pedro, and Uncle Juan, setting the stage for further instability.