The capture of the ruler Atahualpa and the exploitation of internal divisions accelerated the conquest. Epidemic diseases of European origin had also greatly weakened the indigenous population. The process resulted in the collapse of the Inca State and the establishment of the Spanish colonial order.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire?
- Spanish forces under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro began to conquer the Inca Empire in the Andes from 1532 onward.
- When did Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire happen?
- 1532 CE