Polity Kingdom of Cusco

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Was a small kingdom based in the city of Cusco, on the Andean mountain ranges that began as a small city-state founded by the Incas around the start of 13th century.

Establishment

  • January 1402: Under the leadership of Manco Cápac, the Inca formed the small city-state Kingdom of Cusco.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1439: In 1438, the Incas began a far-reaching expansion under the command of Sapa Inca (paramount leader) Pachacuti-Cusi Yupanqui, whose name literally meant "earth-shaker". The name of Pachacuti was given to him after he conquered the Tribe of Chancas (modern Apurímac).