Pachacutecs

Pachacutecs, also known as the Inca rulers of the same name, were significant figures in the history of the Inca Empire. The most notable of these is Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, who reigned from 1438 to 1471. Pachacuti is renowned for his military conquests, which expanded the Inca Empire to its greatest extent, encompassing much of present-day Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile. His reign saw the establishment of the Inca capital at Cusco, which became a center of political, economic, and cultural activity. Pachacuti's rule is also marked by the construction of impressive architectural works, including the Sacsayhuaman fortress and the Qorikancha temple. His legacy includes the codification of Inca law, known as the Yawar Waman, and the introduction of the quipu, a system of knotted cords used for record-keeping. Pachacuti's reign is a pivotal period in Inca history, shaping the empire's territorial and cultural landscape.