The Aftermath of Tours and the Frankish Control of Aquitaine (735)

Despite their defeat at the Battle of Tours (732), the Moors continue to raid Aquitaine periodically, testing Frankish defenses. However, under the leadership of Duke Odo of Aquitaine, Frankish and Aquitanian forces successfully prevent any serious incursions, keeping the Umayyad forces from re-establishing a foothold north of the Pyrenees.

Rebellion in Aquitaine and Charles Martel’s Response (735)

Upon Odo’s death in 735, his sons rebel against Austrasian rule, seeking to restore Aquitaine’s independence from Frankish overlordship. Their defiance threatens Charles Martel’s authority over the region, prompting him to march south to the Bordeaux area to reassert control.

Confronted by Charles’s superior military strength, Odo’s sons are forced to submit and pay homage to the Frankish ruler. Though they retain some measure of local rule, Aquitaine remains firmly within the Frankish sphere of influence, ensuring its continued integration into Charles Martel’s growing empire.

With this intervention, Charles secures his hold over Aquitaine, demonstrating once again his ability to crush rebellion and maintain Frankish supremacy across the realm.