Inca empire

the inca tribe led by Manco Capac

Oct 22, 1200

The Inca tribe, led by Manco Capac, founded the city of Cuzco in the Cuzco Valley region.

incas lived around the city-sate

Oct 22, 1400

The Inca live in and around the city-state of Cuzco. During this period of time they do not try to expand their area of control.

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui becomes the leader of the Inca.

Oct 22, 1438

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui becomes the leader of the Inca.

Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Pachacuti's son,

Oct 22, 1471

Tupac Inca Yupanqui, Pachacuti's son, becomes emperor. He will greatly expand the Inca Empire.

Emperor Tupac defeats the Chuma Empire

Oct 22, 1476

Emperor Tupac defeats the Chuma Empire and their lands become part of the Inca Empire

Huayna Capac, Tupac's son, becomes emperor.

Oct 22, 1493

Huayna Capac, Tupac's son, becomes emperor. The Inca Empire will reach its peak under the reign of Huayna Capac.

Emperor Huayna Capac dies from a plague.

Oct 22, 1525

Emperor Huayna Capac dies from a plague.

The sons of Emperor Huayna,

Oct 22, 1525

The sons of Emperor Huayna, Atahualpa and Huascar, fight over the crown. The Inca Empire fights a civil war for the next five years.

Atahualpa defeats Huascar and becomes the emperor

Oct 22, 1532

Atahualpa defeats Huascar and becomes the emperor. At the same time, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrives in Peru. Pizarro captures Atahualpa and holds him for ransom.

The Spanish execute Atahualpa and install Manco Inca as Emperor.

Oct 22, 1533

The Spanish execute Atahualpa and install Manco Inca as Emperor.

Francisco Pizarro founds the city of Lima,

Oct 22, 1535

Francisco Pizarro founds the city of Lima, Peru and names it the capital of the region.