Inca Timeline

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  • 1100

    Establishes their capital at Cuzco

    Establishes their capital at Cuzco
    Led by Marco Capac, the Inca establish their capital in Cuzco.
  • 1425

    Builds Empire

    Builds Empire
    The Inca begin to build up their empire.
  • 1438

    Incas defeat the Chancas and further expands their empire.

    Incas defeat the Chancas and further expands their empire.
  • 1450

    The Inca founded Maccu Picchu

    The Inca founded Maccu Picchu
  • 1471

    Reign of Tupac Yupanqui doubles size of the Inca empire.

    Reign of Tupac Yupanqui doubles size of the Inca empire.
    From 1471-1493
  • 1493

    Incas build roads, temples and towers.

    Incas build roads, temples and towers.
    1493-1526
  • 1526

    Civil war between Waskar and Atahualpa where Atahualpa wins

    Civil war between Waskar and Atahualpa where Atahualpa wins
    From 1526-1532
  • 1532

    Spanish conquistadors arrive in South America

    Spanish conquistadors arrive in South America
  • Nov 15, 1533

    Pizzarro takes over of Inca empire

    Pizzarro takes over of Inca empire
  • Nov 16, 1533

    Atahualpa held for ransom by Pizzarro

    Atahualpa held for ransom by Pizzarro