Manco Cápac

Manco Cápac (before c. 1200 – c. 1230) (Quechua: Manqu Qhapaq, "the royal founder"), also known as Manco Inca and Ayar Manco, was, according to some historians, the first governor and founder of the Inca civilization in Cusco, possibly in the early 13th century. He is also a main figure of Inca mythology, being the protagonist of the two best known legends about the origin of the Inca, both of them connecting him to the foundation of Cusco. His main wife was his older sister, Mama Uqllu, also the mother of his son and successor Sinchi Ruq'a. Even though his figure is mentioned in several chronicles, his actual existence remains uncertain.

This article is about the first Sapa Inca. For the later figure also known as Manco Cápac, see Manco Inca Yupanqui. For the 2020 Peruvian film, see Powerful Chief.
Manqu Qhapaq
18th-century painting depicting Manco Cápac, Cusco School.
Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco
Reignc. 1200 - c. 1230
PredecessorInti Mayta Cápac Pachacuti (Pre-Incan king)
SuccessorSinchi Roca
Bornbefore c. 1200
Tamputoco, Cusco, Inca Empire, modern-day Peru
Diedc. 1230
Cusco, Inca Empire, modern-day Peru
SpouseMama Uqllu
FatherApu Tambo
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