Al Qama

Al Qama
Other name(s) Al Kama, Alqama, Alkama y Alaqama
Died 722
Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, Asturias, España
Rank General
Battles/wars Battle of Covadonga

Al Qama, Al Kama, Alqama, Alkama or Alaqama (died 722) was a distinguished muslim general at the north of the Iberian Peninsula at the beginning of the 8th century.[1]

By order of Munuza, governor of the Kingdom of Asturias, Al Qama commanded an army with the mission to end with the riot of don Pelayo.[1] Being Pelayo in Mountain Auseva Hill, the army arrived and prepared several tents in the entrance of the cave,[2] Al Qama ordered to start the battle, soldiers catch the arms and they began to throw stones into the cave, but Pelayo and his army counterattacked and Al Qama ran away.[1]

Al Qama was unsuccessful and died in the battle of Covadonga, so his army dispersed and were expelled from Asturias.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Álvarez Rey, L.; Aróstegui Sánchez, J.; García Sebastián, M.; Gatell Arimont, C.; Palafox Gamir, J.; Risques Corbella, M. (2013). "Las raíces históricas de España". Historia de España. Vicens Vives. p. 36. ISBN 9788431692582.
  2. ↑ Alfonso III (End of the 9th century). Crónica de Alfonso III. Check date values in: |date= (help)


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