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How did El Cid defeat the forces of Granada at the Battle of Cabra?
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El Cid
The Cid, sculpture in Balboa Park, San Diego.
At the Battle of Cabra in 1079, El Cid defeated the forces of Granada by overcoming a markedly superior army. While the specific tactical maneuvers used to achieve this victory are not detailed in the available historical records, the outcome of the engagement resulted in the capture of Count García Ordóñez, who had been aiding the Granadine forces in their invasion of the kingdom of Sevilla.1