Battle of Chupas (1542 AD)

Battle of Chupas (22px Spanish Empire & 22px Nueva Castilla vs 22px Nueva Toledo & Almagristas Rebels) took place in 1542 AD during Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

Battle facts

• Year: 1542 AD
• Date: 1542-09-16
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire
• Side A: 22px Spanish Empire, 22px Nueva Castilla
• Side B: 22px Nueva Toledo, Almagristas Rebels
• Commanders (A): Cristóbal Vaca de Castro, Francisco de Carvajal, Alonso de Alvarado
• Commanders (B): Diego de Almagro II, Gómez de Alvarado
• Casualties: approx. UnknownAt least 200 Almagristas
• Outcome: Victory for Nueva Castilla
• Coordinates: -13.163°, -74.224°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Chupas · Wikidata entry

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