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5,000 Lives Lost: The Tragic Story of the Morisco Expulsion and Its Lasting Impact

In 1609, King Philip III of Spain ordered the expulsion of about 300,000 Moriscos, who were Muslims who had converted to Christianity. The Moriscos were forced to leave their homes in Spain and were sent to North Africa. This event was a result of years of tension and fear between Christians and Muslims in Spain. The Moriscos were not just ordinary people, but also farmers, artisans, and laborers who had lived in Spain for generations. They were treated like criminals and were separated from their families. Many were kept in Spain against their will, and thousands of children were taken away from their parents. The expulsion was a dark chapter in Spanish history and had a significant impact on the country's economy and culture. Many people, including officials and intellectuals, spoke out against the expulsion, but it went ahead anyway. Today, Muslims in Spain number about 1 million, and there are over 600 mosques in the country. Despite the Inquisition, which was a powerful instrument of royal policy, Islamic culture and influence remain a part of Spanish heritage.