Cápac Yupanqui

Capac Yupanqui (From quechua Qhapaq Yupanki), was the brother of the Inca emperor Pachacuti and an Inca general.

Biography He was the son of Viracocha Inca and Mama Runtu.

Chanka attack In the Chanka attack against Cusco he aided his brother Pachacuti against the Chanka, while his father Viracocha fled to Calca.

Years later the Sapa Inka sent his brother to various campaigns to the north of Cusco.

During these campaigns he conquered the Cajamarca region, ruled by the chiefdom of Guzmango, accidentally starting a war with Chimor.

Execution Because of several transgressions of Pachacuti's orders, his entry into conflict with the Chimú empire, and the escape of the Chanka forces, he was executed on his return to Cusco.

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