Siege of Málaga

Timeline

1. 1487Outside Málaga · AndalusiaFerdinand II personally led the Aragonese and Castilian allied army to Málaga, cutting off land routes and deploying a fleet outside the port, forming a combined land and sea encirclement of Granada's last major seaport.
2. 1487Walls and port of Málaga · AndalusiaThe allies continuously bombarded the walls with Flemish and Italian artillery while blockading the port to prevent naval reinforcements and supplies. The defender El Zagal resisted stubbornly, but food and ammunition in the city grew scarce and civilian casualties were heavy.
3. 1487Málaga · MálagaAfter running out of food and aid, the garrison opened the gates and surrendered. The Catholic Monarchs harshly dealt with the garrison and some civilians who refused to convert, and expelled or enslaved a large Muslim population. The fall of Málaga deprived Granada of its main seaport, tipping the balance of the war decisively toward the Christian kingdoms.