When Francisco Pizarro met with the Incan leader Atahualpa in November 1532, it led to a tense confrontation. Pizarro captured Atahualpa during their initial meeting, despite the leader's offer of a large ransom in gold and silver for his release. This event marked the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, which ultimately resulted in the downfall of the Incan civilization and the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in Peru. Atahualpa was executed in 1533, solidifying Pizarro's control over the region.
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