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Pizarro's Arrival

When
15 November 1532
Where
Cajamarca
Part of
Capture of Atahualpa at Cajamarca

Pizarro and his force arrived at Cajamarca on November 15, 1532, preparing to ambush the Inca emperor.

Francisco Pizarro and his men reached Cajamarca on Friday, November 15, 1532. They positioned their cavalry and infantry in buildings around the square, with musketeers and artillery in the center, planning to capture Atahualpa from within his own army.

Sources

  1. Battle of Cajamarca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Atahualpa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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