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But some Sunnis also practiced taqiyya, particularly the Moriscos, Muslims who were forced to convert to Catholicism in Spain during the 1500s.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2015

Only in his flamenco-flavored encore, Manuel Serrapi's "Aires Moriscos," could Moreno coax a richer, more resonant timbre from his instrument.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2015

Her policy towards the Moriscos banished the most active agriculturists from the land, and large districts became desert, population declined, and the resources of the kingdom diminished yearly.

From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles

The rebellion of the Moriscos, due to the oppressive edicts of Philip II., as stated in the preceding tale, was marked by numerous interesting events.

From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles

In 1560 the Moriscos were forbidden to employ African slaves, for fear that they might make infidels of them.

From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles