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1200
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 ruled in the mid-14th century, greatly expanding the Inca empire. -
1525
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
In 1532, Pizarro captured Atahualpa at Cajamarca. He was held prisoner and eventually killed. -
1572
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.