While a looming succession crisis emerges for both king Alfonso VI and the Almoravids, a shift in popular consciousness begins to take place following the death of El Cid.

The Kingdom of Leon and Castile and the Christian territory of Valencia both grapple with succession issues.

Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (aka El Cid) scores a memorable victory against the Almoravids at the battle of Cuarte in 1094.

El Cid manages to conquer the wealthy taifa of Valencia.

The Almoravids invade al-Andalus in 1090 and begin to conquer the taifas.

Between the departure of the Almoravids in 1088 and their return in 1090, a number of significant events take place. 

In the period of interlude between the departure of the Almoravids and their return to al-Andalus, some significant events take place.

The Almoravids of northern Africa arrive in al-Andalus and clash with King Alfonso VI at the battle of Sagrajas in October 1086.

As King Alfonso VI and Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar prepare to face off in Zaragoza, a new threat emerges to the south.

As King Alfonso's attentions turn to the east, different factions inside Toledo struggle for supremacy.