Huascar
Huascar was the last sovereign Inca Empire ruler before the Spanish conquest of Peru. Here are key details about him:
Historical Context
Reign and Civil War
- Huascar's rule was marked by the struggle for power within the empire. He initially governed from Cuzco, the traditional capital of the Inca Empire.
- The civil war between Huascar and Atahualpa lasted from 1529 to 1532, with Atahualpa gaining the upper hand.
- The conflict weakened the empire, making it vulnerable to the Spanish invaders led by Francisco Pizarro.
Capture and Death
- In 1532, Huascar was captured by forces loyal to Atahualpa.
- After Atahualpa was captured by the Spanish, Huascar was executed in 1533 on Atahualpa's orders, although some accounts suggest he was killed by Spanish soldiers.
Legacy
- The death of Huascar marked the end of the Inca Empire as a sovereign state, with Atahualpa being the last Sapa Inca to rule independently.
- His reign and the subsequent civil war played a significant role in the eventual Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
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