Historical Events tagged with "cajamarca"
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Pizarro Captures Inca Emperor Atahualpa
Francisco Pizarro and his small force captured the Inca Emperor Atahualpa in the town of Cajamarca. The ambush was meticulously planned, with Pizarro's men utilizing tactical advantages, including superior weaponry and the element of surprise. Atahualpa, comfortably resting with a large entourage, was taken prisoner, leading to significant shifts in power in the Andes. His capture marked a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
Continue ReadingPizarro Meets Atahualpa Outside Cajamarca
In Cajamarca, Francisco Pizarro and his conquistadors met the Incan Emperor Atahualpa for the first time, arranging a significant meeting in the city plaza for the following day. This encounter would lead to pivotal events in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
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