Triana raid
| Triana Raid | |||||||
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| Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
 Almohad walls of Seville | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Portugal | Almohad Caliphate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Prince Sancho |
Ibn Wazir † Ibn Timsalit † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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5,000 footmen 2,300 cavalry | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
Heavy Rich spoils captured | ||||||
The Triana Raid was an exceptionally bold raid conducted by Prince Sancho of Portugal in 1178. With an army exceeding 7,000 men, the expedition led by Sancho traveled nearly 400 kilometers to the Almohad capital of Seville destroying settlements and food supplies throughout the journey. It was one of the most daring military operations conducted in the history of Portugal, it allowed the prince Sancho to affirm himself as a worthy commander and heir to the throne and ultimately propelled the international recognition of Portugal as an independent sovereign nation.