Sayri Tupac

ModernEmperorInca Empire1535 — 1561

Son of Manco Inca, accepted Spanish rule, died suddenly.

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Quick Facts

Born

1535

Died

1561

Country

Inca Empire

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)17

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score37.2

Sayri Tupac — Complete Timeline

1545 AD

Coronation as Sapa Inca of VilcabambaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sayri Tupac succeeded his father Manco Inca as the ruler of the Neo-Inca state in Vilcabamba. He inherited a small, isolated kingdom that continued resistance against Spanish rule in the Andes.

CoronationVilcabambaInca

Impact: regional

1557 AD

Negotiations with the Spanish ViceroyPolitical Action◆ Major

Sayri Tupac entered into negotiations with Spanish Viceroy Andr

NegotiationPeaceSpanish

Impact: regionalconstructive

1558 AD

Baptism and Acceptance of Spanish RuleCultural◆ Major

Sayri Tupac was baptized as a Christian in Lima, taking the name Diego. He formally accepted Spanish sovereignty and was granted the title of Prince of Yucay, along with encomiendas, ending the Vilcabamba resistance temporarily.

BaptismSubmissionInca

Impact: regional

1561 AD

Death of Sayri TupacOther◆ Major

Sayri Tupac died suddenly in Yucay, possibly poisoned by Spanish officials or by his own relatives. His death led to the succession of his brother Titu Cusi Yupanqui, who resumed resistance against Spanish rule.

DeathSuccessionInca

Impact: regionaltragic