Colonial rule in Mexico ended in 1821 when the capital was seized by Revolutions and National States in the Atlantic World Colonial rule in Mexico ended in 1821 when the capital was seized by a. Augustín de Iturbide. b. Miguel de Hidalgo. c. Simón Bolívar. d. Bernardo O'Higgins. e. José de San Martín. Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+