Battle of Cajamarca 1532
Pizarro and fewer than two hundred men ambush and capture the Inca emperor Atahualpa, whom they execute the following year.
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Key facts
| Date | 1532 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 7.16° S, 78.51° W |
| Nearest city on the map | Lima (about 567 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1500) | Inca Empire |
Rulers in 1532
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Charles I | 1516–1556 |
| Inca | Atahualpa | 1532–1533 |
Further reading
Who was alive at the time
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| c. 1502 – 1533 | Atahualpa | Sapa Inca |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.