Túpac Amaru
Leader of the Inca resistance against Spain
Leader of the Inca resistance against Spain
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Leaders & Politicians
Peru
Last of the Incas, led a major revolt against Spanish rule in Peru. Túpac Amaru organized indigenous people against colonial oppression, aiming to restore Inca sovereignty. Captured by Spanish forces in 1572, he was executed, becoming a symbol of resistance in South America. The uprising he initiated inspired later generations in the fight for indigenous rights and autonomy.
Led the 1572 uprising against Spanish rule
Executed, symbolizing Inca resistance
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