Incan civilization

By ross.saunders@kinkaid.org
  • 1400

    the rise of the Inca empire

    the rise of the Inca empire
    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.
  • 1438

    the Incan expansion

    the Incan expansion
    Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui becomes the leader of the Inca. He begins to conquer nearby tribes and expand the control of the Inca Empire. He reorganizes the government into the Tawantinsuyu and builds the city of Machu Picchu.
  • 1493

    Huayna Capac

    Huayna Capac
    Huayna Capac, Tupac's son, becomes emperor. The Inca Empire will reach its peak under the reign of Huayna Capac.
  • 1525

    Incan decline part 1

    Incan decline part 1
    Emperor Huayna Capac dies from a plague. This was likely smallpox brought by the Spanish conquistadors. A large portion of the Inca population will die from smallpox and other diseases over the next several years.
  • 1525

    Incan decline part 2

    Incan decline part 2
    The sons of Emperor Huayna, Atahualpa, and Huascar fight over the crown. The Inca Empire fights a civil war for the next five years.