Siege of Tomar Castle (1190) - The Knights Templar’s Defining Defence

In July 1190, the Knights Templar successfully defended Tomar Castle against a major Almohad assault during the Reconquista, cementing its reputation as one of Portugal’s strongest medieval fortresses.

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