Battle of Ingavi

Battle of Ingavi
Part of Peruvian–Bolivian War

Battle of Ingavi
DateNovember 18, 1841
Location16°45′24″S 68°19′48″W / 16.7567°S 68.330°W / -16.7567; -68.330
Result Bolivian victory
Belligerents
Peru Republic of Peru Bolivia Republic of Bolivia
Commanders and leaders
Agustín Gamarra  X José Ballivián
Strength
Peruvian Army 5,143 Bolivian Army 4,788
Casualties and losses
Estimated 180 killed Estimated 265 killed
Battle of Ingavi is located in Bolivia
Battle of Ingavi
Location within Bolivia
Battle of Ingavi is located in South America
Battle of Ingavi
Battle of Ingavi (South America)
Battle of Ingavi is located in America
Battle of Ingavi
Battle of Ingavi (America)

The Battle of Ingavi occurred on November 18, 1841, during the Peruvian–Bolivian War of 1841–1842, in the town of Ingavi, Bolivia. The Bolivian Army, commanded by Jose Ballivian, there met an invading Peruvian Army commanded by Agustín Gamarra, who later died during the battle.