Battle of Rovirans | |||||||
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Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
Campaigns of Almanzor in Iberia | |||||||
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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.