Túpac Amaru II

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1. When was Túpac Amaru II born?March 18, 1732
2. Where was Túpac Amaru II born?Surimana, Viceroyalty of Peru
3. When did Túpac Amaru II die?November 18, 1781 (age 49)
4. What is the descendant of?Túpac Amaru I, the last ruler of the Neo-Inca State
5. Who was Túpac Amaru II?Túpac Amaru II was a brave Peruvian leader born in 1732. He was a chief and wealthy landowner, and a direct descendant of the last Inca ruler, Túpac Amaru I.
6. Why did he start a rebellion?He saw that the Spanish were forcing people to work in mines and charging high taxes. He wanted to stop the mita, the sales tax, and the unfair officials who hurt his people.

Viceroyalty of Peru: A vast administrative territory of the Spanish Empire in South America, established in 1542 and lasting until 1824.
Bourbon Reforms: A series of economic and political reforms implemented by the Spanish monarchy in the 18th century to strengthen royal power and increase revenue.
Mita System: A mandatory public service system, particularly in mining, imposed on indigenous populations by the Spanish colonial government.
Cacique: An indigenous chief or leader, often recognized by colonial authorities.