Huayna Capac was the eleventh Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire

Inca Empire

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 and sixth of the Hanan dynasty. He was the successor to Tupac Inca Yupanqui

Tupac Inca Yupanqui

Topa Inca Yupanqui , translated as "noble Inca accountant," was the tenth Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire, and fifth of the Hanan dynasty. His father was Pachacuti, and his son was Huayna Capac. Topa Inca belonged to the Qhapaq panaca....

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In Quechua, his name is spelled Wayna Qhapaq, and in Southern Quechua

Southern Quechua

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, it is Vaina Ghapakh. In English, his name translates to the "rich youth" or the "youthful prince." His original name was Tito Husi Hualpa.
Huayna Capac was born in Tomebamba, Azuay Province

Azuay Province

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, Ecuador

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, possibly in 1488. He was the son of Topa Inca and the Inca's sister and wife.

Huayna Capac's legitimate wife and full sister was Coya Cusirimay.