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==== Europe ====
* April/May &ndash; [[Battle of Gvozd Mountain]]: In an attempt to win the crown of the [[Kingdom of Croatia (925–1102)|Kingdom of Croatia]], the Hungarian army crosses the [[Drava|Drava River]] and invades Croatia. King [[Petar Snačić|Peter II]] of Croatia moves his residency at [[Knin]] Castle to defend his kingdom. The two armies meet each other near Gvozd Mountain (modern-day [[Mala Kapela]]). After a fierce battle Peter, the last Croatian king, is defeated and killed by the Hungarians.
* Summer &ndash; Almoravid forces launch a new campaign in [[Al-Andalus]] (modern [[Spain]]). Sultan [[Yusuf ibn Tashfin]], leader of the [[Almoravid dynasty|Almoravid Empire]], is honored with the title of ''Amir al Muslimin'' ("Commander of the Muslims").<ref>Picard C. (1997). ''La mer et les musulmans d'Occident au Moyen Age''. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.</ref>
* [[August 15]] &ndash; [[Battle of Consuegra]]: The Castilian and Leonese army (30,000 men) of King [[Alfonso VI of León and Castile|Alfonso VI]] ('"the Brave") is defeated by Almoravid forces (10,000 men) near the Castle of [[Consuegra]].