Acolhua

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The Acolhua were a Nahuatl-speaking people from Mexico who established mastery over the Valley of Mexico after the decline of the Toltec civilization in the mid-12th century AD. They were known for their city of Texcoco, which became a center of culture and learning.12

The Acolhua were part of a triple alliance with Tacuba and Tenochtitlán, which eventually led to the rise of the Aztec Empire. Despite being overshadowed by the Aztecs, the Acolhua played a crucial role in preserving elements of Toltec culture. The name "Acolhua" literally translates to "strong men" in Nahuatl.21

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Texcoco
…Valley of Mexico by the Acolhuas, a pre-Columbian people of the Nahuatl-speaking group of tribes, which gained mastery of the valley after the collapse of the Toltec hegemony in the mid-12th century ad. The rulers of Texcoco were the first among Nahuatl tribal leaders to establish their rule over Anáhuac…
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…Valley of Mexico by the Acolhuas, a pre-Columbian people of the Nahuatl-speaking group of tribes, which gained mastery of the valley after the collapse of the Toltec hegemony in the mid-12th century ad. The rulers of Texcoco were the first among Nahuatl tribal leaders to establish their rule over Anáhuac…
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