Balaiada
This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. ( November 2014 ) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Balaiada Revolt - Brasil Troops departing from Rio de Janeiro to Maranhão. Date 1838-1841 Location Province of Maranhão, Brazil Result Legalist victory Belligerents Empire of Brazil National Guard Imperial Navy Rebels Balaios African slaves Commanders and leaders Colonel Luís Alves de Lima e Silva Cosme Bento † Raimundo Gomes Strength 10,000-12,000 8,000 Casualties and losses 30,000 dead The Balaiada was a social revolt between 1838 and 1841 in the interior of the Province of Maranhão, Brazil. Contents 1 Background 2 Revolt 3 Repression 4 Legacy 5 References Background During the imperial period, the Maranhão region, which exported cotton, suffered a severe economic crisis because of c