Peace treaty between Muhammad II, Sultan of Granada, and Jaume II “the Just”, dated in Oriola on 15 May 1296/11 Rajab 695. Muhammad II ibn Nasr of Granada undertook to keep a firm and lifelong peace with Jaume II, who agreed to an identical commitment. The sultan guaranteed the protection of people, lands, properties and goods of the subjects of Jaume II; free imports and exports in his territories on payment of the pertinent customs duties; the granting of grain warehouses/exchanges, and respect for the customs followed in commercial activities. Jaume II accepted the obligation to act reciprocally in relation to the treaty’s provisions. Both agreed to assume responsibility for reciprocal reparations for damages caused by their subjects in the territory of the other. Mention is made of the existence of a copy of the accord in Latin, previously sent to Muhammad II, to which the present document is a response.
Draft treaty on peace, amity and free trade between Muhammad II, Sultan of Granada, and Jaume II “the Just”, dated 1296, which established an obligation to respect the free circulation of goods (such as bread, wheat, horses and herds of livestock). The Sultan of Granada offered Jaume II assistance against Ferdinand IV of Castile and banned the latter’s subjects from travelling to Seville. The treaty established a commitment to reparations for damages caused on land or at sea by the subjects of Granada against the subjects of Jaume II and it set out a promise to provide well-provisioned combat troops in service of Jaume II.
Treaty of lasting peace and steadfast alliance between Muhammad II Abu Abd Allah ibn Nasr, Sultan of Granada, and Jaume II “the Just” against Castile, signed on the last day of Rabi II 701/31 December 1301 [in Granada]. The two sovereigns entered into a commitment for a full commercial opening, the import and export of goods between their kingdoms, the guarantee of safety for people and property in circulation and respect for customary duties. In addition, the Sultan of Granada agreed to assist Jaume II against Castile, in the region of Murcia. Both signatories undertook to refrain from accords with Castile against the other and to organize joint attacks against the Castilians. In the provisions of the agreement, the Sultan of Granada offered cavalry aid on the condition that the Catalans provided quartermasters for men and animals and compensation for the loss of mounts. The Sultan of Granada also agreed to give Murcia to the Catalans (if it was conquered) and both parties agreed to respect their respective conquests, while recalling that the territories of Tarifa and Qastal belonged to the Kingdom of Granada and that, if the Catalans should retake them from King Alfonso or his brother the Infante Ferdinand, they would be returned to the sultanate.
Firm peace treaty between Ismail I ibn Farag ibn Nasr, Sultan of Granada, and Jaume II “the Just”, signed on 17 Rabi II 721/16 May 1321 [in Granada], for a period of five years and in compliance with all stipulations referring to the free circulation of people and wealth and to maintain peace at sea. Both parties agreed not to enter into agreements with the enemies of the other and to respect the wish of any Mudejars seeking to emigrate to the Kingdom of Granada, allowing them free circulation.
Peace treaty of five years between Muhammad IV, Sultan of Granada, and Jaume II, established in mid-Jumada II 726/mid-May 1326, through the good offices of the envoy Joan Enric, to renew the treaty previously signed by Ismail I, Muhammad’s father. In the treaty, the Sultan of Granada guaranteed the safety, respect and protection of people and products of either country circulating by sea or on land, while maintaining the customary payments and, where deemed necessary, the ancient prohibitions on the export of some items. For both parties, the accord established their mutual respect for ships at sea or in port, and the protection and immediate release of prisoners. The kingdom of Jaume II agreed not to give refuge to any rebels against the authority of the sultanate and not to impede the emigration of Mudejars to Granada. The document mentions the use of a seal.
Peace treaty between Yusuf I ibn Abu al-Walid Ismail ibn Faray ibn Nasr, Sultan of Granada, and Alfonso “the Magnanimous” signed in Fez at the end of Dhu al-Qi’dah 735/July 1333, adding to the accord established between the emir Abu al-Hasan of Fez and Alfonso XI of Castile in late Jumada II 734, which was established for a period of four years and entered into force in March 1334. Through the embassy of the governor Abu al-Hasan ibn Kumasha, and his return with the document dispatched by Alfonso “the Magnanimous”, we have confirmation of the Catalan acceptance of the conditions stated in the abovementioned accord. Use of seal for the signature.
Peace treaty between Muhammad V, Sultan of Granada, and Pere III “the Ceremonious”, which also includes the Marinid sultan Abu Inan Faris. Signed in the first ten days of Rajab 768/10 March 1377 [in Granada], for a period of three years. The treaty stipulated peace and protection for ships, travellers and shipwreck survivors and to replenish water supplies. It also stipulated freedoms for the population of Mudejars who were subjects of Pere III. The sultan made a commitment not to perpetrate aggression or outrage, on land or by sea, against any of the territories or fortresses of Pere III or against any of his subjects. The treaty maintained complete freedom of movement and commerce for Christian subjects in the territories of Granada and of the Marinid sultanate, with payment of the customary duties. Remains of a string with the seal.
Peace treaty between Muhammad V Abu al-Haggag ibn Abd al-Walid ibn Nasr, Sultan of Granada, and Pere III “the Ceremonious”, dated 18 Safar 779/29 May 1377 [Granada]. Muhammad V confirmed the arrival of Pere III’s ambassador, Francesch Marrades, bearing credentials, powers and instructions to negotiate an agreement with Muhammad. The latter consented to the agreement of a peace treaty for a period of five years from the subsequent summer solstice. The accord contained the following stipulations: free circulation of people, capital, provisions and goods by sea and on land between the two territories. It also covered the release of captives, including those from the galley of Almeria held prisoner by Pere III, and the exchange of prisoners (24 Muslims and 30 Christians). The agreement set out a commitment not to enter into alliance with the enemies of Pere III, with specific reference to the Kingdom of Castile. Merchant ships and privateers of both sides were to be given refuge, protected and provisioned by the authorities in the ports of the other party and defended from potential pursuers. The treaty granted safety for damaged vessels, which were to be allowed without hindrance to undertake repairs to their masts, sails, pitch or rudder. In no case were they to be subject to ill-treatment by Mudejar Muslims seeking to emigrate to Granada. In acts of war and conquest against third parties, both sovereigns undertook to free any vassals of the other that had been captured in such circumstances. The sultan agreed, subject to availability, to supply 400 or 500 horsemen to be paid seven gold dinars a month and 40 dinars a month for their governor, in order to strengthen Pere III’s hand against their common enemy. The king agreed to aid the sultanate by sea with four or five manned ships, 30 crossbowmen and 200 infantry; each ship was to receive 900 gold dinars a month. On the final point, Francesch Marrades stated that he did not have the necessary competence to act, so the matter was agreed provisionally pending royal confirmation. The accord covered all territories under the sovereignty of the sultanate (from Beira to Gibraltar) and of the king; the document bears the signature and seal of the sultan and two copies were made, one in Arabic and one in Latin (“Christian”).
