Great Triana Raid

Raid of Triana (1178)
Part of the Reconquista and Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212
Date May-July 1178 Location Extremadura and Alentejo Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal	Almohad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Prince Sancho of Portugal	Ibn Wazir  † Ibn Timsalit  †
Strength
5000 footmen 2300 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]