How did the Inca empire rule?

The Inca Empire ruled through a centralized system of governance, with the Sapa Inca (the emperor) at its apex, considered both a political leader and a divine figure. The empire was divided into four regions, each overseen by a governor who reported directly to the Sapa Inca. The Incas employed a mix of military force, diplomacy, and the integration of conquered peoples through a system of roads and communication. They also imposed their language, Quechua, and established a tribute system, requiring labor and goods from local populations to support state projects and maintain the empire.