Battle of Tours, also called Battle of Poitiers, (October 732), victory won by Charles Martel, the de facto ruler of the Frankish kingdoms, over Muslim invaders from Spain. The battlefield cannot be exactly located, but it was fought somewhere between Tours and Poitiers, in what is now west-central France.Click to see full answer. Also question is, who stopped the spread of Islam in Europe? Charles Martel Additionally, what areas were under Islamic rule by the year 750? Early Muslim conquests Date 622–750 Location Levant, Mesopotamia, Persia, North Africa, Iberia, Gaul, Transoxania, Sindh, Kabulistan, Zamindawar, Zabulistan, Khorasan, Tukharistan, Sistan and Caucasus Territorial changes Islamic expansion: under Muhammad, 622–632 under Rashidun caliphs, 632–661 under Umayyad caliphs, 661–750 People also ask, what areas did Muslims conquer? Over a period of about 30 years, Arab warriors, riding fast horses and camels, conquered the entire Persian empire and much of the Byzantine. The conquered lands included Egypt, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and much of Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Arab warriors were filled with confidence that God destined them for victory.What was the significance of the Battle of Poitiers in France in 732 CE?The Battle of Poitiers, also known as Battle of Tours was significant to drive away the Muslim forces from conquering the regions of Europe and disallow them to further expand their territory in Western Europe. The battle was fought between the French and the Muslim invading forces of Spain.
