Second Battle of Cuzco
- When
- 1537
- Where
- Cusco
- Episodes
- 1
The ten-month siege of Cusco by Manco Inca's forces ended in March 1537. Diego de Almagro returned to the city that year after a southern expedition, but the sources do not support the claim that he charged the Inca army to save the Pizarro brothers.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Cusco was held by a Spanish garrison led by Hernando Pizarro. The city faced a prolonged siege by Manco Inca's forces, which began in May 1536 and lasted ten months before concluding in March 1537.
End of the Siege. The siege of Cusco lasted ten months, concluding in March 1537. Diego de Almagro, who had been away exploring the south, returned to Cusco that year. The provided sources do not describe him leading a charge against the Inca forces or saving the Pizarro brothers during this period.
People involved
- Diego de Almagro · Spanish conquistador who returned to Cusco in 1537
- Manco Inca Yupanqui · Inca leader commanding the siege
- Hernando Pizarro · Leader of the Spanish garrison
Sources
- Siege of Cusco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Diego de Almagro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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