Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of the Inca Empire - Part 8
The Explorers Podcast
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Power Struggles in New Castile
This chapter explores the conflict between Francisco Pizarro's growing influence and the challenge posed by Pedro de la Gasca, who arrives to restore Spanish authority in Peru. The narrative culminates in the Battle of Hakiwahana, where Pizarro faces betrayal from his own ranks, leading to his surrender and a harsh response against the rebels.
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