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Inca Roca
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| Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco | |
| Reign | c. 1350 – c. 1380 |
| Predecessor | Cápac Yupanqui |
| Successor | Yáhuar Huácac |
| Born | c. 1350 Cusco, Inca Empire, modern-day Peru |
| Died | c. 1380 (aged c. 30) Cusco, Inca Empire, modern-day Peru |
| Spouse | Mama Michay |
| Issue | Yáhuar Huácac several more children |
| Dynasty | Hanan Qusqu |
| Father | Cápac Yupanqui |
| Mother | Cusi Chimbo |
Inca Roca (which means "magnanimous Inca" in Quechua) was an important ruler of the Kingdom of Cusco. He was the sixth Sapa Inca, or "great ruler," of the Inca people. He ruled from about 1350 to 1380 CE.
Inca Roca was the first Sapa Inca from the Hanan Qusqu family group. His wife was Mama Michay, and his son, Yáhuar Huácac, later became the next Sapa Inca. Inca Roca also had other famous sons, including Inca Paucar, Huaman Taysi Inca, and Vicaquirau Inca. His son Vicaquirau Inca and his nephew Apu Mayta were brave warriors. They helped conquer nearby areas like Muyna, Pinahua, and Caytomarca.
Inca Roca's Early Life and Rise to Power
Inca Roca's father was Emperor Cápac Yupanqui. Cápac Yupanqui had chosen his son, Quispe Yupanqui, to be the next ruler. Quispe Yupanqui's mother was Cusi Hilpay.
However, after Cápac Yupanqui passed away, a powerful group called the hanan rebelled. They were against the hurin group, which Quispe Yupanqui belonged to. The hanan group killed Quispe Yupanqui. They then gave the throne to Inca Roca. Inca Roca was the son of Cápac Yupanqui and another of his wives, Cusi Chimbo.
What Did Inca Roca Achieve?
After becoming Sapa Inca, Inca Roca moved his palace. He moved it into the hurin section of Cusco. This was a significant change for the city.
According to old stories, Inca Roca conquered the Chancas people. He is also said to have started the yachaywasi, which were schools for teaching young nobles. These schools helped train future leaders.
Historians believe he greatly improved the irrigation systems around Cusco. These systems brought water to farms and helped people grow more food. Even though he was a strong ruler, the Chancas continued to be a challenge for the Inca rulers who came after him.
