The War of the Two Brothers: Inca Civil War

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The War of the Two Brothers: Inca Civil War

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the devastating Inca Civil War between the brothers Huáscar and Atahualpa, which erupted after the death of their father Huayna Cápac around 1525. They discuss the political machinations in Cusco and Quito, the key battles like the Battle of Chillopampa and the Battle of Quipaipán, and how Atahualpa's general Quizquiz ultimately triumphed. The conversation also covers the war's impact on the empire's stability, the role of the Cañari people as allies of Huáscar, and how the conflict weakened Tawantinsuyu just before the Spanish arrival. Lucas explains the Inca succession crisis, the division of the empire into two factions, and the brutal aftermath where Atahualpa ordered the massacre of Huáscar's family and supporters. They also touch on the differing accounts from Spanish chroniclers like Pedro de Cieza de León, Juan de Betanzos, and Garcilaso de la Vega, and the challenge of separating fact from propaganda. The episode ends with a reflection on how internal strife paved the way for conquest. #IncaCivilWar #Huáscar #Atahualpa #HuaynaCápac #Tawantinsuyu #BattleOfQuipaipán #Quizquiz #Cañari #Cusco #Quito #IncaSuccession #PedroDeCiezaDeLeon #JuanDeBetanzos #GarcilasoDeLaVega #Andes #History #FexingoHistory #IncaEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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