In 1212, the Almohad Caliphate, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, faced significant challenges in Al-Andalus, particularly in the region of modern-day Spain. This period marked a critical moment in the Reconquista, as Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. The cultural and intellectual exchanges during this time would later influence poets such as Ibn Zaydun and the development of Spanish poetry, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural interactions.

The Almohad Caliphate's influence in Al-Andalus fostered a vibrant literary culture that blended Arabic and emerging Spanish poetic forms. Poets like Ibn Zaydun, who wrote in the 11th century, laid the groundwork for later Spanish poets by integrating themes of love and nature, which would resonate in the works of later figures such as Jorge Manrique. This cultural milieu contributed to the evolution of poetic expression in the Iberian Peninsula, shaping the trajectory of Spanish literature.