Túpac Katari (c. 1750–November 15, 1781), born Julián Apasa Nina, was the indigenous Aymara leader of a major insurrection in colonial-era Upper Peru (now Bolivia), laying siege to La Paz for six mont.. Read more »hs. His wife Bartolina Sisa and his sister Gregoria Apaza participated in the rebellion by his side. Print: Industria Lara Bisch S. A.