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Aljamiado literature refers to works written in Spanish but using Arabic characters. This unique form of writing emerged among the Mudejars, Muslims who remained in Spain after the Reconquista. By the 13th century, many Mudejars had adopted the Castilian language spoken by their Christian neighbors but continued to write using Arabic script. This practice gave rise to their distinctive aljamiado literature.123

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