Battle of Chupas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Chupas |
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| Part of the Spanish conquest of Peru | |||||||
 Battle of Chupas |
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 Spanish Empire Nueva Castilla |
Nueva Toledo Almagristas Rebels |
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| Cristóbal Vaca de Castro Francisco de Carvajal Alonso de Alvarado |
Diego de Almagro II (POW) Gómez de Alvarado |
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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| Unknown | At least 200 Almagristas | ||||||
The Battle of Chupas was an important fight that happened in Peru a long time ago, on September 16, 1542. It was part of the Spanish conquest of Peru, when Spain was taking control of the Inca Empire. This battle was fought between two groups of Spanish people.
One group was led by Cristóbal Vaca de Castro, who was the new governor of a Spanish area called Nueva Castilla. The other group was led by Diego de Almagro II, also known as El Mozo (meaning "the Youngster"). He was the son of Diego de Almagro, an earlier Spanish leader.
El Mozo believed he should be the rightful ruler of Peru. This was because his father had been killed in 1538, and El Mozo wanted revenge for his father's death. He also wanted to take his father's place as a powerful leader. However, the Spanish king had chosen Vaca de Castro to be the new governor instead of El Mozo. This disagreement led to the Battle of Chupas.
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The Battle of Chupas: A Clash in Peru
This battle took place near a town called Huamanga, which is now known as Ayacucho in modern-day Peru. It was a very important moment in the early history of Spanish rule in Peru.
Why the Battle Happened
After his father was killed, Diego de Almagro II, El Mozo, gathered many supporters. These supporters were loyal to his father and believed El Mozo should be in charge. They were often called the Almagristas. El Mozo did not want to end up like his father, who had been defeated in an earlier battle called the battle of Las Salinas. So, he prepared his army to fight for his claims.
Meanwhile, Governor Vaca de Castro was determined to keep control for the Spanish Crown. He gathered his own forces to stop El Mozo and his followers.
What Happened During the Fight
On September 16, 1542, the two armies met outside Huamanga, at a place called Chupas. About 1,200 Spanish soldiers fought in this battle. It was a fierce fight between the two Spanish groups.
Governor Vaca de Castro's army was stronger and more organized. They managed to defeat El Mozo's army. During the battle, about 200 of the Almagristas were killed. Many more were captured and later punished.
After the Battle
After his defeat, Diego de Almagro II, El Mozo, tried to escape. He fled to a city called Cuzco. He hoped to find safety with Manco Inca Yupanqui, a leader of the Inca people, at his home in Vitcos. However, El Mozo was caught before he could reach Manco Inca.
He was then brought back to Cuzco. After a quick trial, he was executed in the city's main plaza. This marked the end of the rebellion led by El Mozo and a major victory for Governor Vaca de Castro. The Battle of Chupas helped to bring more stability to the Spanish control over Peru.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Chupas para niños
