Inca conquest

The Inca Empire

By riley.smith
  • The Rise of the Incan Empire
    1100

    The Rise of the Incan Empire

    The Inca, led by Manco Capac, migrate to the Cuzco Valley and establish their capital at Cuzco.
  • Period: 1425 to 1532

    The Incan Empire Flourishes in South America

  • Machu Pichuu is Established
    1450

    Machu Pichuu is Established

    Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui founds Machu Picchu in the High Andes.
  • Period: 1471 to 1492

    Growth of the Empire

    The Reign of Inca Tupac Yupanqui who doubled the size of the Inca Empire, and the sacred site of Pachacamac is taken over by the Incas.
  • The Height of the Empire
    1530

    The Height of the Empire

    The Inca empire reaches its greatest extent, with Atahualpa as their leader.
  • Battle of Cajamarca
    Nov 16, 1532

    Battle of Cajamarca

    The Inca leader Atahualpa is captured and held for ransom by Spanish forces led by Pizarro.
  • Period: Jul 26, 1533 to 1535

    The Decline of the Inca Civilization

    26 Jul 1533 CE
    The Inca leader Atahualpa is executed.
    Nov 1533 CE
    Pizarro takes the Inca capital of Cuzco.
    1535 CE
    Pizarro founds Lima as the capital of Spanish Peru