The Inca

By Abby.Ahuero
  • 1200

    Beginning of the Inca

    Beginning of the Inca
    In 1200, Manco Capac, who historians believe to be the first Inca king, settled the Cuzco Valley.
  • 1450

    Pachacuti's Rule

    Pachacuti's Rule
    Pachacuti ruled in the mid-14th century, greatly expanding the Inca empire.
  • 1525

    Huayna Capac Dies

    Huayna Capac Dies
    In 1525, Huayna Capac died of smallpox, a disease that the Inca had no immunity to, and was brought in by the Spanish conquistadors.
  • 1532

    Francisco Pizarro Captures Atahualpa

    Francisco Pizarro Captures Atahualpa
    In 1532, Pizarro captured Atahualpa at Cajamarca. He was held prisoner and eventually killed.
  • 1572

    Fall of the Inca

    Fall of the Inca
    In 1572, the conquistadors took over a major city. This essentially ended the Inca, although there were small rebellions later that were suppressed.