Battle of Ingavi | |||||||
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Part of Peruvian–Bolivian War | |||||||
Battle of Ingavi | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Republic of Peru | 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 | ||||||
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.