Battle of Cuzco

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Battle of Cuzco (1533)
Part of the Spanish conquest of Peru
Date On or shortly before November 15, 1533 Location Cuzco, present-day Peru Result Decisive Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire Native allies	Inca Empire
Commanders
Francisco Pizarro Gonzalo Pizarro Hernando Pizarro Juan Pizarro II Diego de Almagro	Quizquiz
Strength
Thousands of native auxiliaries 250-300, 60+ cavalry and 3 guns	Unknown, but probably 10,000-100,000
Casualties and losses
Minimal, mainly Indians	Thousands, army routed

The Battle of Cuzco was fought in 1533 between the forces of Spain and of the Incas. The Spanish forces were led by Francisco Pizarro. The battle took place at the Incan capital of Cuzco, which was captured by the conquistadors. Quizquiz fled and was eventually killed, leaving none to lead the Inca Empire since his only equal commander Chalkuchimac had been burned in captivity. Eventually, Manco Inca Yupanqui tried to recapture the city three years later with some 100,000 Incas, but ultimately failed after a ten month siege.

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