Collaborator intermediaries, once eliminated, left Granada ungovernable

Evidence

It was in the nature of things that the role of such men should be ambiguous. They served two masters (and above all else, they served their own interests). They were called into existence because it suited the incoming regime to have a way of communicating with the Muslim (and then new convert) masses. The personal prosperity of these placemen was earned by their willingness to be subservient to Castilian policies. But they did in some circumstances act as a channel, perhaps the only channel, though which new convert grievances could be brought to the attention of the new ruling class. As such useful intermediaries faded from the scene, Granada became ever more difficult to govern, and the political situation there became ever more fragile. — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 245 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Intermediary leaders served both rulers and ruled until their disappearance destabilized Granada — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 245; Replacing frontier veterans with urban administrators deepened Granada’s instability — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 245

Broader Connections

• Intermediary leaders served both rulers and ruled until their disappearance destabilized Granada #expands (0.95) — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 245