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Inca Empire Timeline

  • Migration
    1100

    Migration

    The Inca people migrate to a valley where they name their capital Cuzco
  • Building of the Empire
    1425

    Building of the Empire

    Viracocha starts creating the Inca Empire
  • Invasion of Cuzco
    1438

    Invasion of Cuzco

    The nearby Chanka tribes attempt to invade Cuzco, which Pachacuti defends.
  • Pachacuti's rise to power
    1438

    Pachacuti's rise to power

    After the defense of Cuzco, Pachacuti is crowned Emperor.
  • Period: 1438 to 1471

    Pachacuti Regin

  • Pachacuti establishes Machu Picchu
    1451

    Pachacuti establishes Machu Picchu

    He creates this city in the tall Andes mountains.
  • Incas Invade the Chimus
    1470

    Incas Invade the Chimus

    The Incas conquered the Chimu civilization at the base of Chan Chan.
  • Period: 1471 to 1493

    Tupac Yupanqui Regin

    Under his influence the Incas power and size doubles.
  • Period: 1493 to 1526

    Huayna Capac Regin

    He constructs roads, Forts, and many temples.
  • 1510

    Abandonment of Machu Picchu

  • 1532

    Spanish Conquistadors Arrive

    Francisco Pizarro arrives in South America
  • 1533

    Inca Empire Falls

    The Inca Emperor is captured held for ransom, then executed.