The Execution of the Last Inca Emperor
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The Execution of Atahualpa and the Fall of the Inca Empire
This chapter examines the tragic execution of Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca, by Francisco Pizarro in 1533, highlighting the betrayal and mock trial he endured. Atahualpa's death symbolizes a turning point in history as the Spanish conquerors establish control over the Inca Empire by installing a puppet leader.
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