Yupanqui Collection

Incas battling Spanish conquistadors in Peru
Manco Inca Yupanqui leads attack on the Spanish in Cusco, Peru, 1536. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Tupac Inca Yupanqui La Plata Bolivia completed
Tupac Inca Yupanqui; La Plata, Bolivia; completed in 1616; Ms. Ludwig XIII 16, fol. 47v

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui Capac Yupanqui La Plata
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui and Capac Yupanqui; La Plata, Bolivia; completed in 1616; Ms. Ludwig XIII 16, fol. 42v

Tupac Inca Yupanqui Pachacuti Inca Madrid Spain
Tupac Inca Yupanqui and Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui; Madrid, Spain; completed in 1616; Ms. Ludwig XIII 16, fol. 44v

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui Temple Sun Madrid Spain
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui and the Temple of the Sun; Madrid, Spain; completed in 1616; Ms. Ludwig XIII 16, fol. 40v

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui La Plata Bolivia completed
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui; La Plata, Bolivia; completed in 1616; Ms. Ludwig XIII 16, fol. 38v

HERRERA, Antonio de (1559-1625). General History of the Deeds of the Castilians on the Islands and Mainland of the Ocean Sea Known As the West Indies. 1601 - 1615

TUPAC YUPANQUI (d. 1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru
TUPAC YUPANQUI (d.1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615

PERU: ROYAL CHRONOLOGY. Succession of the rulers of Peru, beginning with the Inca emperors from Manco Capac to Atahualpa, and ending with the Spanish kings, Carlos V to Ferdinand VI

Ruins of Ollantaytambo, Cuzco, Peru
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 60 kilometers northwest of the city of Cusco

Emperor Thupa Inka
THUPA INKA YUPANKI (or Topa Inca Yupanqui) INCA EMPEROR OF PERU son of Pachakuti

INCAN KING, 1583. An Incan king on his throne. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Pomo de Ayala

Pachacuti Inca, the ninth Sapa Inca (woodcut)
XJF441927 Pachacuti Inca, the ninth Sapa Inca (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info)

INCAN KING, 1583. An Incan king on his throne. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno [The first new chronicle and good government], 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Pomo de Ayala

TUPAC YUPANQUI (d. 1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru
TUPAC YUPANQUI (d.1493). Tenth Inca ruler of Peru. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615

(d. 1471). Inca emperor, 1438-1471. Wood engraving, 19th century
PACHACUTI INCA YUPANQUI (d.1471). Inca emperor, 1438-1471. Wood engraving, 19th century

Emperor Pachakuti Inka
PACHAKUTI INKA YUPANKI (or Pacha Ccutic) (original name Cusi Yupanqui) INCA EMPEROR OF PERU son of Wiraqocha Date: ? - 1475

PACHACUTI INCA YUPANQUI / n(d. 1471). Inca emperor, 1438-1471. Wood engraving, 19th century
PACHACUTI INCA YUPANQUI /n(d.1471). Inca emperor, 1438-1471. Wood engraving, 19th century

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Yupanqui: The Mighty Inca Ruler and the Battle for Peru In the pages of history, Yupanqui stands as a symbol of resilience and power. Antonio de Herrera's General History sheds light on the epic clash between the Incas and Spanish conquistadors in Peru. Tupac Yupanqui, the tenth Inca ruler of Peru, emerges as a central figure in this tale. His reign marked an era of prosperity and expansion for the Incan empire. As we explore the ruins of Ollantaytambo in Cuzco, Peru, we can't help but marvel at his architectural achievements. But Tupac Yupanqui's legacy extends beyond his homeland. La Plata Bolivia bears witness to his grand vision brought to life. From Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui Capac Yupanqui to Tupac Inca Yupanqui himself, these names echo through time with reverence. Even across oceans, Tupac Inca Yupanqui left an indelible mark. Madrid Spain boasts not only Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui Temple Sun but also a completed La Plata Bolivia project dedicated to him. Such is the reach of this remarkable leader. As we delve into historical records like HERRERA's General History, we catch glimpses of an Incas king seated regally on his throne in 1583—an image that encapsulates their rich heritage and royal splendor. Yupanqui's story reminds us that even amidst adversity, cultures endure and leave lasting imprints on our world. Let us honor this extraordinary ruler who defied odds and fought valiantly for his people—a testament to human strength against all odds.