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Cusco was the capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of the Incas and continued to be at the beginning of the imperial era, becoming the most important city in the Andes and South America. This centralism gave it rise and became the main cultural focus and axis of religious worship.
The Kingdom of Cusco (sometimes spelled Cuzco and in Quechua Qosqo or Qusqu), also called the Cusco confederation, [2] was a small kingdom based in the Andean city of Cusco that began as a small city-state founded by the Incas around the start of 13th century.
Hernando Pizarro assumed control of Cusco after returning from Spain and hoping to improve relations with Manco, for both personal and Spanish interests, released the Inca leader from confinement in January 1536. [10] Manco remained under Spanish supervision but achieved greater freedom of movement. [10]
Cusco or Cuzco [d] (Latin American Spanish:; Quechua: Qosqo or Qusqu, both pronounced) is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range and the Huatanay river. It is the capital of the eponymous province and department .
The Incas fulfilled this ransom. Over four months, almost 8 tons of gold was collected. Pizarro was supposed to let the ruler of the Incas free once the ransom was paid, but he refused to release the Inca after that and instead had him strangled in public. During Atahualpa's imprisonment Huáscar was assassinated.
This is a timeline of Spanish history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Spain and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Spain .
The Governors (intendants) who ruled the intendancy of Cuzco were: [4] Benito de la Mata Linares , oidor of Lima (1784–1787) José de la Portilla, regent of the Audiencia as President (1787–1791) Carlos del Corral y Aguirre, Brigadier and President (1791–1793) José de la Portilla, regent (1793–1794; interim)
Formerly the site of the Suntor Wassi and the Kisoarkancha palaces built during the Inca period, it is the most important religious monument in the historic centre of the city and houses the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuzco, occupying an area of 3,920 m 2. Church and Convent of La Merced Plazoleta Espinar