How was the Inca empire governed?

The Inca Empire was governed through a highly centralized and hierarchical system, with the Sapa Inca serving as the absolute ruler, believed to be a descendant of the sun god. Below him were a series of administrators and local leaders, including provincial governors known as "curacas," who managed various regions and reported directly to the Sapa Inca. The empire was divided into four main regions, each with its own local governance structures that ensured the implementation of Inca policies, taxation, and labor systems. The Incas also utilized a system of roads and messengers to maintain communication and control across their vast territory.