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Atahualpa
| The last ruler of the Inca Empire Date of Birth: 01.01.1500 Country: Peru |
Content:
- Atahualpa: The Last Inca Emperor
- Civil War and Victory
- Spanish Arrival and Internal Weakness
- Misjudged Hospitality and Capture
- Ransom of Gold and Silver
- Execution and Spanish Treachery
Atahualpa: The Last Inca Emperor
Birth and InheritanceAtahualpa was born between 1497 and 1500 as the son of Inca ruler Huayna Capac.
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Before his death, Huayna Capac divided the empire between his two sons: the elder Huáscar and Atahualpa, for whom he had a particular affection.
Civil War and Victory
This decision sparked a civil war for the throne, which culminated in Atahualpa's victory.
In 1532, he captured Huáscar and became the sole ruler of the Incas. However, the era of independent "Children of the Sun," as the Inca elite were known, was nearing its end.
Spanish Arrival and Internal Weakness
The same year, Spanish conquistadors landed on the coast of Peru.
Meanwhile, with