Inca civil war (c. 1529–1532 CE)

Inca civil war (c. 1529–1532 CE): war of succession between Huáscar and Atahualpa that weakened the empire just before the Spanish arrived.

Andean

Overview

After Huayna Capac's death, Huáscar held Cusco and Atahualpa the northern army. Atahualpa's generals prevailed in 1532, shortly before Pizarro reached Cajamarca. Dates are drawn from colonial chronicles and vary by a few years.

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A draft entry added in an October 2026 research pass from public reference works; dates marked c. are approximate. Evidence grade: medium. 2 of 2 listed sources are fully documented; the rest are names only. Method and sources

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