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Viracocha

Type Figure Region Cusco Time c. 1360–1438 Also known as Eighth Sapa Inca of the Inca

Viracocha (c. 1360–1438), the eighth Sapa Inca and father of Pachacuti, expanded Cusco and integrated local rulers after acceding around 1410, withdr…

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  1. 1401–1410Cusco · CuscoUnder his father Yawar Waqaq Yupanqui he participated in Cusco's royal affairs and the worship of the sun god, and helped integrate local chieftains around the Cusco valley, preparing for his accession around 1410.
  2. 1410–1430Cusco · CuscoAfter acceding he expanded the urban area of Cusco and the temple of the sun complex, implemented tribute from local chieftains and preliminary road integration, transitioning the Inca from a regional power to a larger empire.
  3. 1430–1438Cusco · CuscoWhen the Chanka confederacy attacked Cusco, Viracocha withdrew to Cajamarca for a time; his son Pachacuti and brother Urco led troops to defend the city and won; Viracocha then ceded the throne to Pachacuti and died around 1438.

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