Event Saltpeter War (Mexico)

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Was a 1480-1510 military conflict between the Tarascan state of Purépecha people and peoples settled in Colima, Sayula, Zapotlán, Tapalpa, and Autlán.

Chronology

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  • January 1481: King of the Purépechawho intended to seize the salt discovered in the territories of Zacoalco, Zapotlán and Sayula by the Caltzontzin Tangaxoán II, and so invaded them.
  • January 1511: Along with Copatzin, and assisted by Cuantoma, who wins a victory in Zacoalco, Colimán recovers Sayula.