Which military commander led the Muslim conquest of Spain (Al-Andalus), crossing from North Africa in 711 CE?

Explanation

– Tariq bin Ziyad led the Muslim conquest of Spain, known historically as Al-Andalus, crossing from North Africa into the Iberian Peninsula in 711 CE.
– The strait separating Africa from Spain, known as the Strait of Gibraltar, derives its name from ‘Jabal Tariq,’ meaning ‘Mountain of Tariq,’ commemorating his historic crossing.
– For exams, note that this conquest led to several centuries of significant Muslim presence and cultural flourishing within the Iberian Peninsula.