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Battle of Rovirans

Battle of Rovirans
Part of the Reconquista

Campaigns of Almanzor in Iberia
Date985
Location
Near Terrassa, County of Barcelona (present-day Spain)
41°33′40″N 2°0′29″E / 41.56111°N 2.00806°E / 41.56111; 2.00806
Result Cordoban victory
Belligerents
Caliphate of Córdoba County of Barcelona
Commanders and leaders
Almanzor Borrell II
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 500 knights killed

The Battle of Rovirans or Matabous was fought in 985 near Terrassa, between the Christian troops of Borrell II and the Muslim troops of Almanzor. The troops of Borell were defeated and Almanzor was able to continue with his campaign, reaching as far as Barcelona, which he sacked.


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