About Mayta Cápac
Lived 1290 – 1320 (aged 29–30). Mayta Cápac was a sovereign.
Mayta Cápac was the fourth Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cuzco (beginning around 1290) and a member of the Hurin dynasty.
Family and personal As a son of King Lloque Yupanqui, Mayta Cápac was his heir and the father of Cápac Yupanqui. His wife's name is given as Mama Tankariy Yachiy, or Tacucaray, or Mama Cuca. His other children were Tarco Huaman, Apu Cunti Mayta, Queco Avcaylli, and Rocca Yupanqui.
Mayta's mother was Mama Cora Ocllo Coya. She died in Cuzco. The chroniclers describe him as a great warrior who conquered territories as far as Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, and Potosí. While in fact, his kingdom was still limited to the valley of Cuzco. In 1134, Mayta Cápac put the regions of Arequipa and Moquegua under the control of the Inca empire.
His great military feat was the subjugation of Alcabisas and Culunchimas tribes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mayta Cápac?
4th ruler of the Kingdom of Cuzco (Inca Emperor)
When was Mayta Cápac born?
Mayta Cápac was born in 1290 in Cusco.
When did Mayta Cápac die?
Mayta Cápac died in 1320 in Cusco.
What was Mayta Cápac's occupation?
Mayta Cápac was a sovereign.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mayta Cápac. https://biography.guide/mayta-capac/
MLA: "Mayta Cápac." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mayta-capac/.
Chicago: "Mayta Cápac." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mayta-capac/.
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