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Battle of Bayan

1902 · 20th century · Also known as Battle of Bayang, Battle of Pandapatan · Part of the Moro Rebellion

The Battle of Bayan, also called the Battle of Bayang or Pandapatan, was fought on 2 May 1902 near Lake Lanao on Mindanao between United States troops and Maranao warriors. American forces under Colonel Frank Baldwin stormed the Maranao fortifications at Bayang after Maranao attacks on US troops. It was the first major clash of the Moro Rebellion and opened the American campaigns to bring the Lanao region under control.

Battle of Bayan
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Bayan. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-bayan
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