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The Inca Empire was founded in 1438 AD by Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. Their location is in Peru near the Andes Mountains in South America. They were the largest area in the pre-Columbian America.
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In 1450, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui finds Machu Picchu. It is located in High Andes of Peru. It is a fortress, imperial retreat and ceremonial precinct.
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In 1470, the Incas conquered the Chimu civilization. Topa Inca Yupanqui led the campaign. That’s why the Incas took over them, for their different paintings.
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Through 1471-1493, the site of Pachacamac was taken over. The site was taken over by the Incas. The Pachacamac was now part of the Incas region.
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During 1510, The Incas abandon their original settlement of Machu Picchu. The Spanish appeared in South America and found their settlement. Then it came to be that Machu Picchu was abandoned.
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During 1525, The Inca leaders Waskar and Atahualpa fight between the Civil war for the next 5 years. Atahualpa then wins this war. Atahualpa is now the emperor of the Inca Empire.
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Through 1525 and 1533 was the last years of the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire was about 100 years long. The 2,500 mile Empire has ended.
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In 1530, The Inca Empire has reached its extent to the greatest. Their empire was one of the largest. Their empire extend across South America.
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In 1532, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizaro arrives in Peru. Pizarro takes and captures Atahualpa for ransom. Then, later on, Atahualpa, the Inca leader is then executed.
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In 1533, Francisco Pizarro is now the leader for Inca Empire. He claimed the lands for Spain. The Inca Empire is now slowly falling and coming to an end.