Huayna Capac

Huayna Capac was an important Incan emperor who ruled from about 1493 to 1525. He expanded the Inca Empire significantly, making it one of the largest empires in pre-Columbian America. Huayna Capac was known for his military conquests and effective governance, which helped to unify diverse cultures within the empire. His reign was marked by advancements in infrastructure, such as roads and agriculture. However, his death, likely due to a smallpox epidemic, led to a succession crisis and weakened the empire, which faced challenges during the Spanish conquest shortly thereafter.