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Which peoples did the Inca conquer during Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui’s reign?
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Ancient Inca ruins at the foot of the peak of Machu Picchu in south-central Peru.
During the reign of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, the Inca empire underwent a period of rapid and far-reaching expansion. His military campaigns and those led by his generals and sons resulted in the conquest of numerous peoples and territories, including:
- The Chanca: Following their initial invasion of Inca territory, the Chanca were defeated and their lands were brought under Inca control.1
- The Quechua: Initially allies against the Chanca, the Quechua were subsequently subjected to Inca rule.1
- The Colla and Lupaca: Pachacuti organized expeditions to the Lake Titicaca Basin, where his forces subjugated the Colla and the Lupaca, securing the territory between Cuzco and the southern end of the lake basin.1
- The Chimú: The Inca successfully campaigned against the powerful kingdom of Chimú, sacking their capital at Chan Chan and extending control along the coast as far as Pachacamac.1
- Regional Peoples: Pachacuti conquered various groups throughout southern Peru and extended his power northwesterly as far as Quito, Ecuador.2