Chanka confederation

Chanka confederation appears on the timeline as a people or culture of Central Andean Highlands (South America) from c. 1100 to 1438 CE, a span of 338 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).

Warlike alliance of the Andahuaylas region. According to Inca tradition their attack on Cusco around 1438 was beaten off by the future Pachacuti, who then began the Inca conquests.

See Chanka confederation on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 1100 to 1438 CE
Duration: 338 years
Type: People or culture
Region: Central Andean Highlands, South America
Language family: Unknown or undeciphered

Events in South America during its time

1438 Pachacuti defeats the Chanka

Neighbours in South America

Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyu) 1438 to 1533 CE
Chimú kingdom (Chimor) c. 900 to 1470 CE
Sicán (Lambayeque) c. 750 to 1375 CE
Chincha kingdom c. 1000 to 1476 CE
Aymara kingdoms (Colla, Lupaca) c. 1100 to 1450 CE
Kingdom of Cusco c. 1200 to 1438 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Chanka confederation exist?

c. 1100 to 1438 CE, about 338 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Chanka confederation?

Central Andean Highlands, in South America.

What language did Chanka confederation speak?

Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.