Kaqchikel kingdom

Kaqchikel kingdom was a state in Maya Lowlands and Highlands (Mesoamerica and Caribbean) that lasted from c. 1470 to 1524 CE, about 54 years. Its people spoke Mayan languages (Classic and Postclassic Maya, K'iche').

Highland Maya kingdom that broke away from the K'iche' around 1470. It allied with Alvarado in 1524, then rebelled against Spanish demands and held out until 1530.

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Facts

Dates

c. 1470 to 1524 CE

Duration

54 years

Type

State

Region

Maya Lowlands and Highlands, Mesoamerica and Caribbean

Language family

Mayan

Capital

Iximche

Events in Mesoamerica and Caribbean during its time

• 1492 Columbus reaches the Caribbean
• 1521 Fall of Tenochtitlan

Neighbours in Mesoamerica and Caribbean

• New Spain 1521 to 1821 CE
• Aztec Empire (Triple Alliance) 1428 to 1521 CE
• Mixtec kingdoms c. 900 to 1522 CE
• Spanish Cuba 1511 to 1898 CE
• Captaincy General of Santo Domingo 1493 to 1821 CE
• K'iche' kingdom c. 1225 to 1524 CE
• Tarascan state c. 1350 to 1530 CE
• Cholula c. 300 BCE to 1519 CE
• Zapotec city-states (Zaachila, Mitla) c. 850 to 1521 CE
• Spanish Puerto Rico 1508 to 1898 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
• Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
• Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
• Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
• Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia

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