Siege of Cuzco by Manco Inca Yupanqui
- When
- 1536
- Where
- Cusco
- Episodes
- 2
Following his release from confinement in January 1536, Manco Inca Yupanqui escaped Cusco on April 18. He convened military chiefs at Lares to plan a rebellion, initiating a ten-month siege of the city against a Spanish garrison led by Hernando Pizarro.
Episodes
- Escape and Lares Planning
Manco escaped Cusco on April 18, 1536, and convened military chiefs at Lares to finalize rebellion plans.
- Siege of Cusco Initiation
Inca forces seized Sacsayhuamán on May 5 and launched a full-scale attack on Cusco on May 6, 1536.
Background and detail
Escape and Planning. On April 18, 1536, Manco left Cusco under the pretense of conducting religious ceremonies in the Yucay Valley. Instead, he traveled to Lares, where he met with Inca military chiefs over ceremonial chicha to finalize plans for a siege and rebellion against the Spanish garrison.
Siege Initiation. The Inca forces first seized the unoccupied Sacsayhuamán fortress on May 5, 1536. The following day, warriors descended into Cusco, securing key areas around Colcampata and Cora Cora. This marked the start of a ten-month siege against the Spanish and Indian auxiliaries defending the city.
People involved
- Manco Inca Yupanqui · Sapa Inca and rebel leader
- Hernando Pizarro · Spanish garrison leader
Sources
- Siege of Cusco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Manco Inca Yupanqui Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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