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In the aftermath of Pelagius ' victory, the people of the conquered villages of Asturias now emerged with their weapons, and killed hundreds of Al Qama's fleeing troops.

Munuza, learning of the defeat, organized another force, and gathered what was left of the survivors of Covadonga.

At some later date, he confronted Pelagius and his now greatly augmented force, near the modern town of Proaza.

Again Pelagius won, and Munuza was killed in the fighting.

And although the Muslims in their own histories called Pelagius and his men " thirty Infidels left, what can they do ", they never again seriously challenged the independence of the Kingdom of Asturias.

The battle is commemorated at the shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga.