Inca Civilization - Part 4: Challenges and Internal Strains

The years leading into the sixteenth century brought mounting strains to the Inca Empire, strains that would soon unravel its achievements. Internal discord first emerged at the highest levels.The death of Sapa Inca Huayna Capac, likely from European disease, triggered a succession crisis of unprecedented scale. His sons, Huáscar and Atahualpa, each claimed legitimacy, leading to a devastating civil war.Learn more at: https://thecivilizationarchive.com/civilization/inca-civilizationThe Civilization Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the civilizations and empires that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecivilizationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.