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AL-AZRAQ (Bravery)

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AL-AZRAQ (Bravery). His origins are located in the north of Arabia, Syria or Iraq, since his tribe (Hudhay), like Abderraman (the Umayyads) came from those territories. His birth is estimated to have been around 1280. Descended from a noble family, he was educated in Arabic culture and in the art of war as required in his times. He was fluent in several languages; he had his kingdom of taifas being governor or vizier of numerous castles north of Alicante and his headquarters in the castle of AL-QAL-A. He kept the Christian invaders in check in defense of their lands and their ancestors, until they could not resist. In 1250 he signed a treaty with King James I, protecting all its inhabitants through it. Faced with the constant non-compliance with treaties by the Christians, he returned, although already older, dying in combat at the gates of AL-CORA, currently (Alcoy), in 1278.

Descendant of a noble family, educated in Arab culture and the art of war as required in his time.