After which battle did San Martín seize control of Lima?
Battle of Maipú
Battle of Pichincha
Battle of Ayacucho
Battle of Chacabuco
Answer
In the aftermath of the Battle of Maipú, General José de San Martín assumed control of Lima, marking a pivotal turning point in South America's quest for independence. In this decisive battle, fought on April 5, 1818, the Army of the Andes under San Martín's command delivered a crushing blow to royalist forces, securing Chile's independence and opening the path for the liberation of Peru.
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