Afonso V of Portugal

Afonso V led a Portuguese expedition that captured the Moroccan city of Alc

Afonso V's forces captured the strategic port city of Tangier from the Marinid Sultanate. The conquest solidified Portuguese dominance in the region and opened further trade routes, though it required ongoing military commitment to hold the territory.

Afonso V personally led a large Portuguese fleet and army that captured the Moroccan city of Arzila (Asilah) from the Wattasid Sultanate. The victory was followed by the surrender of Tangier, which had been lost earlier, and marked the peak of Portuguese territorial expansion in Morocco.

Afonso V intervened in the Castilian succession dispute, marrying Joanna la Beltraneja and claiming the throne of Castile. He invaded Castile but was defeated at the Battle of Toro in 1476, forcing him to abandon his claim and return to Portugal.

Afonso V signed the Treaty of Alc