ECUADOR: How did the Spanish conquer the northern Inca Empire? |
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While Francisco Pizarro and his local allies were busy taking down the Inca Empire in and around Cuzco, his lieutenant Sebastián de Benalcázar conquered the north--roughly analogous to Ecuador today. Though Benalcázar was ultimately victorious--over the locals, over the Inca, and even over rival Spaniards--he never found his great treasure...
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