Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru

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Charles V Authorises Pizarro to Conquer and Govern Peru

Charles V sits and receives Pizarro and then authorises the invasion and conquest of Peru. Date: 1528

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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in history when Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, grants permission to the intrepid Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, to invade and conquer the Inca Empire in Peru. The year was 1528, and the scene unfolds in the imperial palace in Toledo, Spain. With a solemn expression, Charles V listens attentively as Pizarro presents his case for the conquest of this vast and wealthy South American civilization. The Inca Empire, under the rule of Atahualpa, was a complex and sophisticated society with a population estimated at 12 million people. Pizarro, with a small band of men, had managed to capture Atahualpa during the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532, but he needed the formal authorization of the Emperor to govern the newly conquered lands. In this moment, Charles V, recognizing the potential riches and strategic value of the New World, signs the decree that would change the course of history. The conquest of Peru marked the beginning of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and the spread of European influence and culture throughout the region. This powerful print, with its intricate details and rich colors, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of the Americas and the complex relationship between Europe and the New World.

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