Atahuallpa Collection
Atahualpa was the last ruling Inca emperor before the Spanish conquest of Peru
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Atahualpa was the last ruling Inca emperor before the Spanish conquest of Peru. He inherited a vast empire from his father, Huayna Capac, but faced internal strife and civil war with his half-brother, Huascar. Atahualpa emerged victorious and became emperor in 1532. However, his reign was short-lived as Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived in Peru shortly after and captured Atahualpa during a meeting in Cajamarca. Despite offering to fill a room with gold and silver as ransom for his release, Atahualpa was ultimately executed by the Spanish. His death marked the end of the Inca Empire and paved the way for Spanish colonization of South America. Atahualpa's legacy lives on as a symbol of resistance against colonialism and oppression, revered by many indigenous peoples in Peru and beyond. His tragic fate serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of European conquest on native civilizations.