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Following the execution, the Spanish marched into Cuzco , the sacred capital, effectively ending centralized Inca rule. Civil War and Legacy

As Álber Vázquez emphasizes in his narrative, the story did not end with victory. The conquistadors quickly turned on one another in a bloody struggle for the spoils of war.

To regain his freedom, Atahualpa offered to fill a large room with gold and two more with silver. Although the ransom was paid—estimated as one of the largest in history—Pizarro charged the emperor with crimes and had him executed by garroting in 1533.

For those looking to dive deeper into this period, you can find Vázquez's detailed account at major retailers like or La Esfera de los Libros . Peru - Spanish Conquest, Inca Empire, Andes | Britannica