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What was the significance of the reign of the Incan ruler Atahualpa?

He did not name an heir.

He significantly expanded the Incan Empire.

He was the last independent Incan ruler.

He was the first of the great Incan rulers.

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Atahualpa (also Atawallpa) was the last ruler of the Inca empire who reigned from 1532 CE until his capture and execution by the invading Spanish forces led by Pizarro in 1533 CE.

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