Paullu Inca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paullu Inca |
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| Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire | |
| Reign | 1537 - 1549 |
| Installation | 1537 |
| Predecessor | Manco Inca (as puppet Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire) Atahualpa (as legitimate Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire) |
| Successor | Empire dissolved Manco Inca Yupanqui (as Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca State) |
| Born | before 1535 |
| Died | 1549 |
| Dynasty | Hanan Qusqu |
| Father | Huayna Capac |
| Mother | Añas Colque |
Paullu Inca (born before 1535, died 1549) was an important leader in the Inca Empire. He became a Sapa Inca, which means "great Inca" or emperor, with the support of the Spanish. This happened after the previous Sapa Inca, Manco Inca Yupanqui, fought against the Spanish. Manco Inca then created a smaller Inca kingdom in Vilcabamba.
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Paullu Inca's Life Story
Paullu Inca was a son of Huayna Capac, a powerful Inca emperor. He had many half-brothers, including Ninan Cuyochi, Huáscar, Atahualpa, Túpac Huallpa, and Manco Inca Yupanqui.
Early Years and Expeditions
At the start of Manco Inca's rule, Paullu was a strong supporter. In 1535, Manco Inca asked Paullu and a high priest named Villac Umac to join Diego de Almagro's trip to Chile. They waited for Almagro in a place called Tupiza. There, they gave him a large amount of gold that was meant as a tribute from Chile.
Later, in Jujuy, Villac Umac managed to escape. He went back to Peru and helped to start a big rebellion against the Spanish. This rebellion was encouraged by Manco Inca.
Siding with the Spanish
When Almagro's group returned, Manco Inca's forces were surrounding Cusco, the Inca capital. The arrival of Diego de Almagro and his soldiers helped to end this siege. Paullu Inca chose to support the Spanish. Because of his help, he was given the lands and property that belonged to his brother Huáscar.
After Manco Inca left, Paullu was crowned as the new Sapa Inca.
Paullu's Role in Conflicts
Almagro later took control of Cuzco and captured the Pizarro brothers. Paullu, leading the Inca forces, helped Almagro defeat Alonso de Alvarado's troops at Abancay. Paullu also took part in the Battle of Salinas. He led 6,000 Inca soldiers in this fight.
In 1539, he joined Gonzalo Pizarro in a war against Inca groups in Charcas.
Later Life and Legacy
Charles V, a powerful European emperor, spoke highly of Paullu. He even wrote a letter to Paullu, thanking him for his help. In 1543, Paullu was baptized and given the Christian name Cristóbal.
Unlike many of his brothers, Paullu died peacefully in 1549. He was buried in a church he had built in Cuzco.
Paullu Inca's Family
Paullu had many children, even some outside of his marriage. However, he did not include them in his will. This happened despite a royal order that had made many of them legitimate. This also marked the end of the "Sapa Inca" title.
One of his sons, named Carlos Inca, became a spiritual leader in Cuzco. He took part in religious ceremonies and traded coca leaves. He also helped to arrange for Inca people to work in the Potosí mines.
Paullu's grandson, Melchor Carlos Inca, inherited his father's properties at age 11 in 1582. Melchor lived in Cuzco and became a Knight of Santiago. His son, Juan Melchor Carlos Inca, also became a Knight of Santiago.
Juan Melchor moved to Spain. He died in 1630 while traveling to Barcelona with a military group. He did not have any children.
See also
In Spanish: Paullu Inca para niños
