Battle of Pillpinto

After the rebel victory at the Battle of Sangarará, the rebels led by Túpac Amaru II dispersed around the Cuzco region, capturing small towns and recruiting soldiers. The city of Cusco announced a state of emergency, calling for royalist militiamen to mobilize and repress the growing rebellion. Tomasa Tito Condemayta led a brigade of approximately 80 women soldiers in Acos. Marco Torre, leading the rebels in Acomayo reported a possible attempt at capture of Túpac Amaru II by royalist militia in the regions south of Acomayo.^{[citation needed]}

The battle took place in the bridge of Pillpinto on 26 November 1780. A small group of royalist militia, speculated to be led by Mateo Pumacahua, had orders to gain intelligence on the whereabouts of Túpac Amaru II and his main force.^[3] Upon crossing the bridge, the royalists were attacked by Tomasa Tito Condemayta's force, who were documented to only be armed with slings, clubs, and a few number of muskets.^[4] Attacking from higher ground and taking the militia by surprise, the rebels were able to successfully defeat the royalists, deterring them from the larger forces of Túpac Amaru II and Micaela Bastidas.^[5]