Ruminawi
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ruminawi has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Northern commander who seizes power in Quito, murders rivals, uses terror (human drum), burns Quito, and is eventually captured and executed by Spaniards.
Rumiñawi, born late 15th century in present-day Ecuador, died June 25, 1535, was a general during the Inca Civil War. Hispanicized spellings of his name include Rumiaoui, Ruminavi, Ruminagui, Rumiñagui, and Rumiñahui. After the death of Emperor Atahualpa, he led an uprising in 1533 against the Spanish in the northern part of the Inca Empire. According to tradition he ordered the city's treasure to be hidden and the city burned. Although captured and tortured, he never revealed the treasure. Sinc
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Inca military leader (northern faction) |
| Affiliation | Inca Empire (Quito region) |
Who talks about Ruminawi on podcasts?
Ruminawi came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Ruminawi mentioned alongside?
Ruminawi is most often mentioned alongside Gold, Peru and Chaluchima.
Mentioned together: Gold, Peru, Chaluchima, Gold and Silver, Diego de Almagro, Andrew Alvarado, Kito, Francisco Pizarro, Inca, Atahualpa