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What did Spanish do when Atahualpa refused?
Atahualpa refused the Spanish presence in his land by saying he would “be no man’s tributary.” The Spanish envoys returned to Pizarro, who prepared a surprise attack against Atahualpa’s army in what became the Battle of Cajamarca on November 16, 1532.
How did the Spanish treat Atahualpa?
Atahualpa was to be burned at the stake—the Spanish believed this to be a fitting death for a heathen—but at the last moment, Valverde offered the emperor clemency if he would convert. Atahualpa submitted, only to be executed by strangulation.
What did Huáscar do?
Huascar, in full Inti Cusi Huallpa Huáscar (“Sun of Joy”), (died 1532, Cajamarca, Peru), Inca chieftain, legitimate heir to the Inca empire, who lost his inheritance and his life in rivalry with his younger half brother Atahuallpa, who in turn was defeated and executed by the Spanish conquerors under Francisco Pizarro.
Who was the Spanish leader who captured Atahualpa?
During the Spanish conquest, the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro captured Atahualpa and used him to control the Inca Empire.
How many troops did Atahualpa have in Cajamarca?
Atahualpa, in Cajamarca with his army of 80,000 troops, heard that this party of strangers was advancing into the empire, and sent an Inca noble to investigate. The noble stayed for two days in the Spanish camp, making an assessment of the Spaniards’ weapons and horses.
What was Atahualpa’s life like before the Spanish arrived?
Personal Life . Before the arrival of the Spanish, Atahualpa had proven to be ruthless in his ascent to power. He ordered the death of his brother Huascar and several other family members who blocked his way to the throne. The Spanish who were Atahualpa’s captors for several months found him to be brave, intelligent, and witty.
What was the smear campaign against Atahualpa?
By 1572, there was a complete smear campaign in place against Atahualpa, who was called a cruel tyrant and worse. The Spanish, it was argued, had “saved” the Andean people from this “demon.” Atahualpa today is seen as a tragic figure, a victim of Spanish ruthlessness and duplicity. This is an accurate assessment of his life.