Huascar
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Huascar has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Atawalpa’s brother and civil-war rival; his murder prevents Spanish leverage and shows Atawalpa’s continued control while captive.
Huáscar also Guazcar was Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire from 1527 to 1532. He succeeded his father, Huayna Capac and his brother Ninan Cuyochi, both of whom died of smallpox during the same year while campaigning near Quito.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Inca emperor (rival claimant) |
| Affiliation | Inca Empire (Huascar faction) |
Who talks about Huascar on podcasts?
Huascar came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Huascar mentioned alongside?
Huascar is most often mentioned alongside Panpsychism, Alberto Cortez and Silver.
Mentioned together: Panpsychism, Alberto Cortez, Silver, Machu Picchu, Kusco, Andes, Francisco Pizarro, Atawalpa, Gold, Spanish