How Jaime I conquered Mallorca
How did Jaime I of Aragon conquer Mallorca in 1229? In the 13th century, the island was under Muslim rule when the young king launched a major military expedition to take control of Mallorca. With a fleet of around 150 ships and thousands of troops, his forces landed at Santa Ponsa, defeated the defending army at the Battle of Porto Pi and laid siege to Madina Mayurqa, the city now known as Palma. Discover the fascinating story of the conquest of Mallorca by Jaime I, from the dramatic landing in 1229 to the fall of the city and the final resistance that continued across the island until 1232.