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It was in this context that, after the defeat of Gonzalo’s army, some of the cavalrymen took refuge from the crown among the Morochuco Indians near Ayacucho, where the land is secluded (even nowadays, they remain remote Quechua speakers), helping shape a herding culture there.
Fast-forward almost 300 years to the early 19th century and the decisive final battles of Peruvian independence near Ayacucho. Then the mounted Morochucos chose to join the fight, led by their indian chieftain and national hero, Basilio Auqui Huaytalla. Auqui = heir / next in line to be the curaca (leader) of the ayllu (clan). Huaytalla = green pasture.
https://www.tiktok.com/@legendariosmorochucos/video/7424170985835744517
https://www.tiktok.com/@marlenysalvatierra/video/7457729826389019909
It was in this context that, after the defeat of Gonzalo’s army, some of the cavalrymen took refuge from the crown among the Morochuco Indians near Ayacucho, where the land is secluded (even nowadays, they remain remote Quechua speakers), helping shape a herding culture there.
Fast-forward almost 300 years to the early 19th century and the decisive final battles of Peruvian independence near Ayacucho. Then the mounted Morochucos chose to join the fight, led by their indian chieftain and national hero, Basilio Auqui Huaytalla. Auqui = heir / next in line to be the curaca (leader) of the ayllu (clan). Huaytalla = green pasture.
https://www.tiktok.com/@legendariosmorochucos/video/7424170985835744517
https://www.tiktok.com/@marlenysalvatierra/video/7457729826389019909
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