Cápac Yupanqui

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Cápac Yupanqui (Quechua Qhapaq Yupanki Inka, "splendid accountant Inca") was the fifth Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cuzco (beginning around CE 1320) and the last of the Hurin dynasty. He was the son and successor of Mayta Capac. His wife Mama Cusi Hilpay or Qorihillpay was the daughter of the lord of Anta, previously a great enemy of the Incas. His son, founder of the Hanan dynasty, was Inca Roca.

In legend he is a great conqueror; the chronicler Juan de Betanzos says that he was the first Inca to conquer territory outside the valley of Cuzco-- which may be taken to delimit the importance of his predecessors. Garcilaso de la Vega reports that he improved the city of Cuzco with many buildings, bridges, roads, and aqueducts.

Preceded by Mayta Cápac

Sapa Inca c. 1320 CE

Succeeded by Inca Roca