[2] Despite the fact that the independence of Brazil had been proclaimed by Prince Regent Pedro on 7 September 1822, the armed struggle continued in Bahia, with the confrontation of Portuguese resistance.

The fights lasted until 2 July 1823, when the Bahian victory was finally proclaimed.

Commanded by Antônio de Sousa Lima, the soldiers of the Itaparica Battalion defended the island from the desperate attack of the Portuguese, using a defensive system that began at the São Lourenço Fort, and continued with trenches mounted in strategic places, manned by soldiers.

According to Pereira de Campos' letters, which they attributed to the fact that there was a garrison made up of an unexpected number of people and the "way of defending" against the forces of the island of Itaparica.

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