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The Battle of Chimborazo was among the first confrontations in the War of the two brothers, a struggle between Huascar and Atahualpa for power over the Inca Empire. Atahualpa won, having the more capable generals; he drove Huascar back onto the defensive.
The war resulted from a dispute over dynastic succession. In 1527, Huayna Capac died, leaving a large and powerful empire. He bequeathed the major part of his domain to Huáscar, who in 1531 invaded his brother Atahualpa's smaller share, the Northern Inca Empire. The capital Cajamarca was occupied, Tumebamba defected, and Atahualpa was captured. However, Atahualpa escaped with the aid of a small girl and united himself with Huayna Capac's generals Quizquiz and Chalicuchima, both skillful, and together they attacked Huáscar near Chimborazo. Although superior in numbers, Huáscar was defeated and forced to retreat. The foundations of Huascar's power were shaken by the defeat, and in the next year, all Cusco dominance came to an end at Quipaipan.
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