Sayri Túpac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sayri Túpac |
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| Prince of Yucay | |
Viceroy Don Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza receives Sayri Túpac Inca, King of Peru, and honors him in Lima
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| Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca State | |
| Reign | 1545 - 1560 |
| Predecessor | Manco Inca Yupanqui |
| Successor | Titu Cusi Yupanqui |
| Born | before 1545 |
| Died | 1560 Cusco, Neo-Inca State, modern-day Peru |
| Consort | Cusi Huarcay |
| Issue | Beatriz Clara Coya |
| Quechua | Sayri Tupac |
| Spanish | Sayri Túpac |
| Dynasty | Hanan Qusqu |
| Father | Manco Inca Yupanqui |
| Mother | Cura Ocllo |
Sayri Túpac (born before 1545, died 1560) was an important Inca ruler in Peru. He was the son of Manco Inca Yupanqui and Cura Ocllo. After his parents died, he became the leader of the Neo-Inca State. This was a special Inca kingdom hidden in a place called Vilcabamba. Sayri Túpac ruled this kingdom until he passed away in 1560.
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Sayri Túpac: An Inca Prince
Early Life and Challenges
Sayri Túpac's father, Manco Inca, was the last true Inca emperor. Manco tried to get along with the Spanish conquistadors. A conquistador is a Spanish explorer and conqueror. Manco was even crowned emperor in 1534 by Francisco Pizarro.
However, Francisco Pizarro's brothers treated Manco very badly. These brothers were Gonzalo, Juan, and Hernando. They were in charge in Cuzco for a while. Because of this mistreatment, Manco escaped from Cuzco in April 1536.
Manco then gathered a large army of Inca warriors. For ten months, he tried to take back Cuzco. But he was not able to capture the city.
Later, some of the Spanish who fought against the viceroy (a Spanish governor) hid with Manco. Two years after that, these Spanish visitors killed Manco. This happened in front of Sayri Túpac's brother, Titu Cusi.
Becoming a Ruler
Sayri Túpac was just a child when his father died. He became the new Inca ruler in Vilcabamba. He ruled for ten years with the help of older advisors. During this time, there was peace between the Inca and the Spanish.
A Spanish leader named Viceroy Pedro de la Gasca made an offer. He said Sayri Túpac would get land and houses in Cuzco. This would happen if Sayri Túpac left his isolated kingdom of Vilcabamba. Sayri Túpac agreed to this offer.
But while they were getting ready, a relative of Sayri Túpac, Paullu Inca, suddenly died. This was seen as a bad sign. Some thought it was a trick by the Spanish. So, Sayri Túpac decided to stay in Vilcabamba.
Negotiations with the Spanish
In 1556, a new Spanish viceroy arrived. His name was Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza, 3rd Marquis of Cañete. Even though the Inca in Vilcabamba was not the ruler of a huge empire anymore, he still led an independent state.
Viceroy Hurtado believed it would be safer for the Spanish. He wanted Sayri Túpac to live closer to Spanish settlements. This way, the Spanish could keep an eye on him.
The talks took a long time. But Sayri Túpac finally agreed to leave Vilcabamba. He traveled in a fancy carrying chair with 300 helpers. On January 5, 1558, Viceroy Hurtado welcomed him kindly in Lima.
Sayri Túpac gave up his claim to the old Inca Empire. He also became a Christian and was baptized as Diego. In return, he received a full pardon. He was given the title of Prince of Yucay. He also got large estates with lots of money coming in.
He moved to Yucay, which was about a day's journey northeast of Cuzco. He left behind the Mascaipacha. This was a special crown with a red fringe. It was the symbol of his power as the Sapa Inca. In Cuzco, he married his sister, Cusi Huarcay. They got special permission from Pope Julius III to marry. They had one daughter together. Sayri Túpac never went back to Vilcabamba.
His Death
Sayri Túpac died suddenly in 1561. His half-brother, Titu Cusi Yupanqui, then took over Vilcabamba. Titu Cusi continued the Inca resistance against the Spanish. Titu Cusi thought that Sayri Túpac might have been poisoned by the Spanish.
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Papal sanction given to Sayri Tupac's marriage
See also
- Túpac Amaru
- In Spanish: Sayri Túpac para niños
