Balaiada

Balaiada Revolt
Date1838–1841
Location
Province of Maranhão, Brazil
Result Imperial victory
Belligerents

Empire of Brazil

Rebels

  • Balaios
  • African slaves
Commanders and leaders
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.

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