Spain, 1492-1598
Castile and Isabela I (1474-1504)
Castile was the stronger of the two as well as the largest and
strongest of the states on the Iberian peninsula. Each monarch ruled in
his or her area but Ferdinand could not leave Castile without Isabela's
permission. The king was less powerful in Aragón. They divided the
duties with Isabela doing domestic affairs and Ferdinand doing foreign