Battle of India Muerta
The Battle of India Muerta was a battle between the Portuguese forces under Alexandre Queirós in Rocha, modern-day Uruguay. The Portuguese were victorious.
Battle of India Muerta | |||||||
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Part of Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves | Banda Oriental | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pinto de Araújo Correia | Fructuoso Rivera | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2000 men | 1500 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
250 killed and wounded 38 men captured 1 cannon captured |
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