Battle of Vega Real

The Battle of Vega Real, also called the Battle of the Holy Hill or the Battle of Jáquimo, took place on 27 March 1495 on the island of Hispaniola between an indigenous alliance and Spanish forces, commanded by Christopher Columbus, Bartholomew Columbus and Alonso de Ojeda, with the help of indigenous people led by Guacanagaríx. The battle resulted in the defeat and capture of the Taíno leader Caonabo, ending indigenous resistance on Hispaniola.

Battle of Vega Real
Part of Spanish colonization of the Americas
Date March 27, 1495 (1495-03-27) Location Concepción de La Vega, Hispaniola, Columbian Viceroyalty Result Decisive Castilian victory Hispaniola pacified
Belligerents
Crown of Castile Cacicazgo of Marién	Chiefdom of Maguana Cacicazgo de Maguá Chiefdom of Higüey Chiefdom of Jaragua
Commanders and leaders
Christopher Columbus Bartholomew Columbus Alonso de Ojeda Guacanagaríx	Caonabo (POW) Guarionex Cayacoa Bohechío
Strength
220 men 20 greyhounds Several hundreds of auxiliary natives	≈10,000 (several thousands)
Casualties and losses
no men killed	Dozens killed