Siege of Cusco
1536–37 attempt by the Incan Empire to retake Cuzco from Spanish conquistadores
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The 10-month siege of Cusco by the Incan army under the command of Sapa Inca Manco Inca Yupanqui started on 6 May 1536 and ended in March 1537. The city was held by a garrison of Spanish conquistadors and Indian auxiliaries led by Hernando Pizarro. The Incans hoped to restore their empire (1438–1533) with this action, but it was ultimately unsuccessful.
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