Pizarro killed the leader (Athahualpa) and conquered the Incas
After the Inca paid their Ransom, Francisco Pizarro killed Atahualpa because he didn't want to lose his gold
The Incas Tax System was, you paid it off with LABOR. With this labor tax, the Incas built an astonishing network of roads and terraced farmlands throughout the Andes.
The Incas did not pay money to the Inca empire for taxes. The Incas had to do labor work to pay for their taxes that were owed.
Some men paid their taxes by serving in the military. And some women paid their taxes by weaving cloth for their emperor.
Atahualpa's father died of small pox. That left Atahualpa and his half-brother Huáscar to rule the country. Huáscar was in line for the throne but many in the army favored Atahualpa. Atahualpa went off to take control of the northern part of the inca Empire and then headed south to the capital to fight his half brother. His army won the battle. He then was invited by Hernando de Soto to meet with Francisco Pizarro. Atahualpa had never seen a horse before and was very interested. He took his army of 2,000 to 5000 men with him, not worried at all by the 168 Spanish conquistadors. Bad mistake! In one hour, most of the Incas had been killed by the Spanish superior weapons. Atahualpa was captured. The Spanish demanded ransom of a room filled with gold and silver. The ransom was paid but Pizarro had Atahualpa garroted.
The Leader of the Incas was called Sapa Inca he was the highest of all the Incas and was the only man who could marry his sister.
For the Born brothers kidnapping organized by Montoneros in Argentina in 1974, a ransom of 60 million dollars was paid. It still is the largest ransom ever paid, according to Guiness.
He died when the Spanish kidnapped him for ransom. He paid off his ransom but they killed him anyway
After the Inca paid their Ransom, Francisco Pizarro killed Atahualpa because he didn't want to lose his gold
Ransom
The Incas Tax System was, you paid it off with LABOR. With this labor tax, the Incas built an astonishing network of roads and terraced farmlands throughout the Andes.
The Incas did not pay money to the Inca empire for taxes. The Incas had to do labor work to pay for their taxes that were owed.
Pirates or Hijackers
A ransom is a sum of money or other payment demanded in exchange for the release of a hostage or kidnapped person. It is typically requested by the perpetrators of the crime as a condition for the victim's safe return.
Some men paid their taxes by serving in the military. And some women paid their taxes by weaving cloth for their emperor.
the kidnap victims were free after a ransom
In medieval times, a ransom was a sum of money or goods paid to secure the release of a captive or prisoner. Nobles, knights, and wealthy individuals were often targets for ransom due to their social status and ability to pay. Ransoms played a significant role in warfare and conflicts during the medieval period.