Apo Maita
BornCusco
Died15th century
Cusco
AllegianceInca Empire

Apu Mayta, also called Apo Maita, is an Inca general. He commanded the army under the Inca emperors Yawar Waqaq, Viracocha Inca and Pachacuti.[1][2]

Apo Maita is the cousin of Yawar Waqaq.[3]

Wicakquiraw Inca and Apu Mayta were the main generals of the Inca army under the reign of Yahuar Huacac, and operated most of his conquests.[3]

Following the regicide of Yahuar Huacac, Viracocha Inca took power.[4]

Under the reign of Viracocha, Apu Mayta took part in a conspiracy fomented by the supporters of Cusi Yupanqui. But the Chanka attack on Cusco interrupted the operation. Apu Mayta supported Cusi Yupanqui during the defense of Cusco.[2]

Following the investiture of Cusi Yupanqui, who changed his name to Pachacuti, Apu Mayta accompanied the emperor on a military expedition against the old allies of the Chankas.[2]

After the death of Pachacuti he is no longer mentioned in the Spanish chronicles.

References

  1. ↑ Favre, Henri. Les Incas. Presses Universitaires de France.
  2. 1 2 3 Rostworowski Tovar de Diez Canseco, María. Le Grand Inca Pachacútec Inca Yupanqui. Tallandier.
  3. 1 2 Karsten, Rafaël (1983). La civilisation de l'Empire inca (in French). PAYOT. p. 50. ISBN 978-2-228-27320-6.
  4. ↑ Espinoza, Waldemar (1997). Los Incas.
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