One of the effects of the Reconquista, the period of Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim control, was the unification of Spain under a single Christian kingdom. The Reconquista resulted in the formation of the Kingdom of Spain, which played a significant role in European history and became a major colonial power during the Age of Exploration. Additionally, the Reconquista led to the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, which aimed to enforce religious orthodoxy and eliminate any remaining influence of Islam or Judaism in the region.
