Battle of Maraycalla facts for kids
For the archaeological site in the Ancash Region, Peru, see Maray Qalla.
Quick facts for kids Battle of Maraycalla |
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| Part of the Spanish conquest of Peru | |||||||
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 Nueva CastillaNative Allies |
Northern Inca Empire | ||||||
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| Hernando de Soto Paullu Inca |
Quizquiz | ||||||
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The battle of Maraycalla was fought in 1534 between Spanish conquistadors and renegade forces of the Inca Empire (Atahualpa faction of the Inca Civil War), whose capital Cuzco had been taken by the Spaniards in November 1533. The Inca army was commanded by famous general Quizquiz. After losing the battle, Quizquiz' army retreated via Cajamarca to its base in the Northern capital Quito.
When approaching Quito after marching more than 1500 km, Quizquiz learned that Spanish forces had already taken possession of Quito. Quizquiz wanted to continue the fight, but the Inca general was slain by his mutinous forces.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Maraycalla para niños
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