The famous conflict that took place in 1492, signaling the end of Islamic rule in Spain, was the Reconquista. This centuries-long campaign culminated in the capture of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The Reconquista aimed to reclaim Iberian territories that had been under Muslim control since the 8th century. The fall of Granada not only marked the end of Muslim sovereignty in Spain but also symbolized the unification of Spain under Christian leadership, setting the stage for the country’s subsequent exploration and expansion, including Christopher Columbus's voyage later that year.