Kingdom of Cusco

Kingdom of Cusco was a state in Central Andean Highlands (South America) that lasted from c. 1200 to 1438 CE, about 238 years. Its people spoke Quechuan languages (Inca, Quechua).

Small Inca chiefdom in the Cusco valley, founded by the legendary Manco Cápac. Eight rulers held it before Pachacuti turned it into an empire.

See Kingdom of Cusco on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 1200 to 1438 CE
Duration: 238 years
Type: State
Region: Central Andean Highlands, South America
Language family: Quechuan
Capital: Cusco

Became

Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyu) 1438 to 1533 CE

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

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 Kingdom of Cusco exist?

c. 1200 to 1438 CE, about 238 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Kingdom of Cusco?

Central Andean Highlands, in South America. Its capital was Cusco.

What language did Kingdom of Cusco speak?

Quechuan. This family includes Inca, Quechua.

What came after Kingdom of Cusco?

Inca Empire (Tawantinsuyu).