Battle of Chillopampa

[1] Following the death of Sapa Inca Huayna Capac in 1527, his legitimate heir Huáscar had watched as illegitimate son Atahualpa inherited the northern parts of the vast Inca Empire.[a] In 1531, he sent his general Atoc to reclaim those areas viewed as rightfully belonging to him and to the line of the dynasty of Manco Cápac.[2] The battle of Chillopampa Plains was the first major encounter, where the vast superiority and tactical experience of Atoc made the Huáscaran side emerge as victors.Atahualpa was captured in battle,[citation needed] but escaped to face the armies of his half-brother again in the battle of Chimborazo.This article about a battle is a stub.
Inca Civil WarTungurahua ProvinceEcuadorAtahualpaMullihambatoChimborazoCapture of TumebambaHuanucopampaQuipaipanSapa IncaHuayna CapacHuáscarInca EmpireManco Cápacbattle of Chimborazo