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1425
The start of the Inca Empire
Viracocha becomes the emporor and begins to grow and advance the Inca Empire. -
Period: 1438 to 1450
Pachacuti becomes Emperor
Pachacuti becomes the leader of the Inca Empire. Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui defeats the Chancas and takes control of Cuzco Valley. Pachacuti founds Machu Picchu in the High Andes. -
Period: 1526 to 1532
Civil War Strikes
The Inca leaders Waskar and Atahualpa ingage in civil war Atahualpa defeats Waskar. -
1532
The Spanish Arrive
Spanish conquistadors arrive in South America and begin to explore South America. -
1533
The Fall of the Inca Empire
The Inca capital Cuzco is overrun by the Spanish.
