Rondeau had 3,000 to 3,500 men and nine field guns; Pezuela commanded 5,100 men and 23 field guns.

Opposing forces

The battle

The result of the battle the next day was the most serious defeat of the independentist movements since the Battle of Huaqui in 1811. The insurgents' losses were estimated at 2,000 men and all of their artillery.

Aftermath

With this defeat, the region of Upper Peru was finally lost to the United Provinces, and Spanish control was reestablished.

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