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.