Balaiada

Balaiada Revolt

Troops departing from Rio de Janeiro to Maranhão, by Rugendas.
Date1838-1841
Location
Province of Maranhão, Brazil
Result Imperial victory
Belligerents

Empire of Brazil Empire of Brazil

Rebels

  • Balaios
  • African slaves
Commanders and leaders
Col. Luís Alves de Lima e Silva Cosme Bento †
Raimundo Gomes
Strength
10,000-12,000 8,000
Casualties and losses
3,000+ killed (between rebels, civilians and military)

The Balaiada was a social revolt between 1838 and 1841 in the interior of the Province of Maranhão, Brazil.