Through a combination of diplomatic and military maneuvers, the kingdom succeeded in maintaining its independence, despite being surrounded by larger neighbors, Castile and the Marinid state (based in Morocco).
Melalui gabungan manuver diplomatik dan militer, Granada berhasil mempertahankan kemerdekaannya, meskipun dikelilingi oleh tetangga-tetangga yang lebih besar, yaitu Kerajaan Kastila di utara dan daulat Banu Marin di selatan (Maroko).