The battle is traditionally cited as the point at which the advance of Islam into Western Europe was stopped; although historians debate its impact, it consolidated Frankish power and set the stage for the rise of the Carolingian dynasty.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Tours/Poitiers?
- In 732, the Frankish leader Charles Martel halted the Umayyad army near Poitiers (Tours).
- When did Battle of Tours/Poitiers happen?
- 732 CE