What was the Requista in Spain?

The Requista was a revolt that occurred in Spain in the 1820s. It was led by liberal generals who were opposed to the absolutist rule of King Ferdinand VII. The revolt began in 1820 when the generals led a mutiny of their troops in Cadiz. The mutiny was successful and the generals quickly gained control of most of southern Spain. The King was forced to accept a new constitution that limited his power and established a constitutional monarchy.