Battle of Las Salinas (1538 AD)

Battle of Las Salinas (22px Nueva Castilla vs 22px Nueva Toledo) took place in 1538 AD during Civil Wars between the conquerors of Peru.

Battle facts

• Year: 1538 AD
• Date: 1538-04-26
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Civil Wars between the conquerors of Peru
• Side A: 22px Nueva Castilla
• Side B: 22px Nueva Toledo
• Commanders (A): Gonzalo Pizarro, Hernando Pizarro, Alonso de Alvarado, Pedro de Valdivia
• Commanders (B): Diego de Almagro, Rodrigo Orgóñez †
• Casualties: approx. 9120 dead
• Outcome: Victory for Nueva Castilla
• Coordinates: -13.567°, -71.978°

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