founder and monarch (Sapa Inca) of the independent Neo-Inca State in Vilcabamba
1516 CE
to 1544 CE
Manco Inca Yupanqui (1516–1544) (Manqu Inka Yupanki in Quechua) is the founder and monarch (Sapa Inca) of the independent Neo-Inca State in Vilcabamba, although he is originally a puppet Inca Emperor installed by the Spaniards.
He was one of the sons of Huayna Cápac and a younger brother of Huascar.