Sinchi Roca
2nd ruler of the Kingdom of Cuzco (Inca Emperor)
Sinchi Roca (c. 1230 – c. 1260), also known as Sinchi Rocca, Cinchi Roca (in Hispanicized spellings), Sinchi Ruq'a and Sinchi Ruq'a Inka (Quechua for "valorous generous Inca"), was the second Sapa Inca of the Kingdom of Cusco and a member of the Hurin dynasty (first dynasty).
Family
Sinchi Roca is said to have been the son of two of the original Inca siblings, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo; they may have conceived in Huaynacancha. He was Manco Capac's successor and continued his rule after his father's death.
He was the father of Lloque Yupanqui. His wife was Mama Cura of the Sanu lineage; she was the daughter of Sitic-huaman. They had a son named Sapaca. Manco Capac, Mama Huaco, Sinchi Rocca, and Manco Sapaca erected the House of the Sun.
Reign
The Kingdom of Cuzco later became Tahuantinsuyu (the Inca empire) under the rule of Pachacuti. In one of the Inca foundation myths, Sinchi Roca led his family to the valley of Cuzco.
He is thought to have divided his land into territories and initiated the first census of the Inca population.
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