During the rebellion, they were described as "the heart and the center of the Indian Rebellion". After the rebellion, they were a constant target of the Zacatecos and Guachichiles due to their ceasefire agreement with the Spaniards.
Throughout the insurrection, they were known as "the heart and the focal point of the Indian Rebellion". Post-rebellion, they remained a primary objective for the Zacatecos and Guachichiles owing to their pact with the Spaniards.