Balaiada
The Balaiada was a social revolt between 1838 and 1841 in the interior of the Province of Maranhão, Brazil.
| Balaiada Revolt | |||||||
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Troops departing from Rio de Janeiro to Maranhão, by Rugendas. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Rebels
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| 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) | |||||||
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