 From 1519 to 1533, the indigenous uprising known as Enriquillo's Revolt, after the Taíno cacique who led them, ensued, resulting from escaped African slaves on the island (maroons) possibly working with the Taíno people.Precious metals played a large role in the history of the island after Columbus's arrival.One of the first inhabitants Columbus came across on this island was "a girl wearing only a gold nose plug".