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Declaration of War

When
April 14, 1572
Where
Neo-Inca State border
Part of
Conquest of Vilcabamba

Toledo declared war on the Neo-Inca State on April 14, 1572, following the murder of a Spanish envoy.

Citing the violation of ambassadorial law, Viceroy Toledo authorized the attack. Within two weeks, Spanish soldiers captured a key border bridge, establishing a base for the subsequent military assembly and advance into the Inca territory.

Sources

  1. Neo-Inca State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-12

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