Battle of Pillpinto

Battle of Pillpinto
Part of the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II
DateNovember 26, 1780
Location
Pillpinto, Viceroyalty of Peru
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire Aymara-Quechua rebels
Commanders and leaders
Mateo Pumacahua Tomasa Tito Condemayta
Strength
~60 royalist militia ~80 rebels
Casualties and losses
2–10 0–3

The Battle of Pillpinto was a small engagement of the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II in Pillpinto, Viceroyalty of Peru. The battle took place on 26 November 1780, with a small women's brigade led by Tomasa Tito Condemayta successfully suppressing the Spanish militia from capturing Túpac Amaru II.

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