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CHAPTER XX - THE GREAT PROVINCE OF CHUCUITU IS REDUCED, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER PROVINCES
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 November 2010
Summary
The Ynca was received in Cuzco with great joy and festivity, and he remained there for some years, superintending the government, and watching over the welfare of his vassals. Afterwards he resolved to visit the whole of his provinces, because the Indians were pleased to see the Ynca in their districts, and that his officers might not become careless in their duties, owing to the absence of the king. Having completed his inspection, he ordered preparations to be made for war, with a view to extending his previous conquests. He set out with an army of 10,000 men led by chosen captains, and reached Hatun-colla and the borders of Chucuitu, a famous and populous province; which was considered of such importance, when the Spaniards made a division of this land, that it was allotted to the emperor. The Ynca sent the usual message to the people of Chucuitu that they should adore the Sun, and receive him as their god. These people, although they were powerful, and their ancestors had subdued some neighbouring tribes, had no desire to resist the Ynca, and replied that they would obey him with all love and willingness, because he was a child of the Sun. They added that they were aware of his clemency and kindness, and that they desired, by becoming his vassals, to enjoy his bounty.
The Ynca received them with his usual affability, and gave them thanks and presents, which were highly esteemed amongst the Indians. Seeing the successful issue of this undertaking, the Ynca then sent similar messages to all the neighbouring tribes, as far as the Desaguadero of the great lake of Titicaca.
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- First Part of the Royal Commentaries of the Yncas , pp. 170 - 173Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2010