Manco Inca Yupanqui
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Manco Inca Yupanqui has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Installed as Inca ruler by Pizarro; initially collaborates but becomes disillusioned as Spaniards seize land and abuse locals, setting up the coming siege of Cuzco.
Manco Inca Yupanqui was the founder and first Sapa Inca of the independent Neo-Inca State in Vilcabamba, although he was originally a puppet Inca Emperor installed by the Spaniards. He was also known as Manco II and Manco Cápac II. He was one of the sons of Huayna Cápac and a younger brother of Huáscar.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Sapa Inca (installed by Spaniards) |
| Affiliation | Inca Empire (Cuzco faction) |
Who talks about Manco Inca Yupanqui on podcasts?
Manco Inca Yupanqui came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Manco Inca Yupanqui mentioned alongside?
Manco Inca Yupanqui is most often mentioned alongside Francisco Pizarro, Andrew Alvarado and Kito.
Influence on: Francisco Pizarro
Mentioned together: Andrew Alvarado, Kito, Machu Picchu, Francisco Pizarro, Inca, Gold, Peru, Atahualpa, Ruminawi, Kiskis