Who was the conquistador that conquered the Inca Empire?

The correct answer is Francisco Pizarro, who is known for his conquest of the Inca Empire in the early 16th century. Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador, led an expedition that resulted in the capture of the Inca emperor Atahualpa and the eventual downfall of the Inca civilization. His approach involved strategic alliances, superior weaponry, and exploiting internal divisions within the Inca Empire.

Pizarro's expedition began in 1532, when he took advantage of the social and political instability that followed a civil war within the Inca Empire. This context allowed him to seize opportunities that would have been more challenging in a unified empire. After capturing and executing Atahualpa, Pizarro established Spanish control over large areas of Peru, which significantly expanded Spain's territories in the Americas.

Understanding Pizarro's role provides insights into the broader narrative of European expansion and colonization in the Americas, as well as the dramatic impacts on indigenous populations. The other figures listed, while also important in the context of Spanish conquests in the Americas, were involved in different regions or conquests, such as Hernando Cortez with the Aztec Empire, and do not relate directly to the Inca Empire that Pizar