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Atahualpa

Type Figure Region South America Time c. 1502–1533 Also known as Atahualpa、Atawallpa

The last Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire, c. 1502–1533. After winning the civil war against his brother Huáscar he controlled the empire, but was ambush…

Timeline

  1. c. 1502–1525Quito area · EcuadorA son of Sapa Inca Huayna Capac, he grew up in the northern Quito region from childhood and received military training.
  2. 1527–1532Andean highlands · Inca EmpireAfter Huayna Capac's death, civil war broke out between his brothers Huáscar and Atahualpa; Atahualpa prevailed after the Battle of Quito in 1532 and proclaimed himself Sapa Inca.
  3. 1532–1533Cajamarca · PeruAmbushed and captured by Pizarro at Cajamarca in November 1532, he paid a huge ransom of gold and silver but was still executed by the Spanish on charges of treason.

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