The city of Valencia has been a major target for the Aragonese king, Alfonso the Battler.

In 1129, the Almoravids suffered a major defeat at Cullera by the Aragonese, who were besieging Valencia.

[1] In early May 1130, the Aragonese launched another raid into the vicinity of Valencia, a sizeable army led by Gaston of Béarn and the Bishop Stephen of Huesca.

Both sides clashed with each other near the city, and the Almoravids successfully defeated the invading army.

[5] Later, the Aragonese king had to make a peace treaty with the Almoravids, which they accepted.