Inca Rulers

The Inca Empire, also known as Tawantinsuyu, was ruled by a series of emperors known as Sapa Inca. Here are some of the most notable rulers of the Inca Empire:

1. Manco Cápac (c. 1200 – c. 1230)

   • Considered the legendary founder and first Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco.

2. Sinchi Roca (c. 1230 – c. 1260)

   • Son of Manco Cápac and the second Sapa Inca.

3. Lloque Yupanqui (c. 1260 – c. 1290)

   • The third Sapa Inca, known for his efforts to expand the kingdom.

4. Mayta Cápac (c. 1290 – c. 1320)

   • The fourth Sapa Inca, known for his military campaigns.

5. Capac Yupanqui (c. 1320 – c. 1350)

   • The fifth Sapa Inca, continued the expansion of the Inca territory.

6. Inca Roca (c. 1350 – c. 1380)

   • The sixth Sapa Inca, known for administrative and infrastructural developments.

7. Yahuar Huacac (c. 1380 – c. 1410)

   • The seventh Sapa Inca, faced internal strife and rebellion.

8. Viracocha Inca (c. 1410 – c. 1438)

   • The eighth Sapa Inca, known for his religious reforms and the relocation of the capital.

9. Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui (c. 1438 – c. 1471)

   • The ninth Sapa Inca, often considered the greatest Inca ruler. He expanded the empire significantly and initiated many architectural projects, including the construction of Machu Picchu.

10. Túpac Inca Yupanqui (c. 1471 – c. 1493)

    • The tenth Sapa Inca, continued the expansion and consolidation of the empire.

11. Huayna Capac (c. 1493 – c. 1527)

    • The eleventh Sapa Inca, presided over the empire at its greatest extent. His reign saw significant internal strife towards its end.

12. Huáscar (c. 1527 – c. 1532)

    • The twelfth Sapa Inca, his reign was marked by a civil war with his half-brother Atahualpa.

13. Atahualpa (c. 1532 – 1533)

    • The last Sapa Inca, captured and executed by Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro.