What group of people helped the sapa Inca rule his empire?

The Sapa Inca was supported by a group of officials known as the "Inca nobility," which included high-ranking priests, military leaders, and regional governors called "ayllus." These individuals helped administer the vast empire, enforce laws, collect taxes, and maintain order. Additionally, the Sapa Inca relied on a well-organized system of messengers and a network of roads to facilitate communication and governance across the diverse territories of the Inca Empire.