alcazar

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He was then conducted to the alcazar, and the keys of the fortress were put into his hand.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 by Prescott, William Hickling

Here we start from M�rida, where the Roman-Moorish "alcazar" towers proudly yet.

From Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond by Meakin, Budgett

On landing, the army hailed him as the true victor of Oran, a wave of acclamations following him as he advanced to the alcazar, where the keys of the fortress were put into his hands.

From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles

In the ancient alcazar of the Moors he found a stately residence, which he made commodious by various alterations.

From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling

All merchandise for exportation was to be deposited in the alcazar, where the return cargoes were to be received, and contracts made for their sale.

From The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 by Prescott, William Hickling