Calixtlahuaca - Invasions

Invasions

The Matlatzinca region was considered a corm producer, and this may have been the main reason for the continued invasions from the epiclassical period, first by the Toltecs and subsequently by chalcas in the 12th century. Matlatzinca region was divided into three Altepetls, two of which were prepared to remain independent and possibly associate with the Tarascans of Michoacán, but a third Altepetl (Tollocan), wanted an association with the Aztecs. This division prompted Matlatzinca migration to other regions, such as Tiripitío, Andarapeo, Huetamo, Charo and Undameo, among others.

Axayacatl, Tenochtitlan Huey Tlatoani (1469-1481) fought against Cuextapalin, a mazatleca general, with a sling shot stuck Axayacatl in a leg, causing a lifetime injury, tried to take him prisoner unsuccessfully. Later the Aztecs returned with the Tollocan “kingdom” (Mexica ally), fought against Matlatzinca in 1474, taking 11,070 prisoners to be sacrificed in Tenochtitlan, preventing further uprisings in the region, as well as relocating nahuas families to Calixtlahuaca.

From 1482 to 1484, there was another Matlatzinca rebellion attempt, but Tizoc destroyed the Calixtlahuaca temples, marking his victory on a stone. The last rebellion attempt occurred in 1510, the Aztec Tlatoani, Montezuma II, ordered the destruction of the area, which led to the emigration of its inhabitants to Michoacán.