Pachacuti's Dual Strategy of Conquest and Construction

Pachacuti, upon ascending as king, focused on extensive construction projects to rebuild Cuzco and expand Inca territory. His inspired Inca army achieved remarkable victories, allowing him to conquer and build simultaneously by constructing irrigation channels and terraces in the territories he expanded into.

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