Battle of Sangarará (1780)

Battle of Sangarará (Spanish colonial forces vs Aymara-Quechua rebels) took place in 1780 during Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1780
• Date: 18 November 1780
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II
• Side A: Spanish colonial forces
• Side B: Aymara-Quechua rebels
• Commanders (A): Tiburcio Landa, Fernando Cabrera, Pedro Sahuaraura
• Commanders (B): Túpac Amaru II, Tomasa Tito Condemayta
• Casualties: 600+ killed & wounded 1,700 displaced (Spanish colonial forces), 20 killed or wounded (Aymara-Quechua rebels)
• Outcome: Start of the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II
• Coordinates: -13.950°, -71.600°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Sangarará · Wikidata entry