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Pachacuti

r. c. 1438–1471 · 15th century · Also known as Pachacutec, Cusi Yupanqui

Pachacuti, born Cusi Yupanqui, was the ninth Sapa Inca, ruling from about 1438 to 1471. According to Inca tradition he saved Cusco from the Chanka, deposed his father Viracocha Inca and began the conquests that turned the kingdom of Cusco into the Inca Empire. He is credited with rebuilding Cusco and with founding royal estates such as Machu Picchu.

Pachacuti
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Inca EmpireFoundation, Governance, SummaryQuechuaOrigins, Literature, Summary

Mentioned in 5 state histories

Chanka ConfederationColla KingdomLupaca KingdomKingdom of CuscoInca Empire

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