Historical Events tagged with "tabascan indians"
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Military & Warfare
Cortés' Victory Over Tabascan Indians
March 25th, 1519 505 years ago
Hernán Cortés, leading an expedition through Mexico, confronted and defeated the Tabascan Indians in the province of Tabasco. This encounter marked the first significant battle between Spanish conquistadors and indigenous forces, highlighting Cortés' military strategy and the initial resistance faced by the Spaniards. The victory resulted in the capture of valuable resources and bolstered Cortés' reputation among his men, aiding his campaign further into the Aztec Empire.
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