Rumiñawi (Inca warrior)

Rumiñawi, born late 15th century in present-day Ecuador, died June 25, 1535, was a general during the Inca Civil War.

After the death of Emperor Atahualpa, he led an uprising in 1533 against the Spanish in the northern part of the Inca Empire (modern-day Ecuador).

Inca historians tend to believe that he was Atahualpa's half-brother, born from a native noble woman.

[2]: 269–270 When Francisco Pizarro imprisoned Atahualpa and held him in the Ransom Room, Rumiñawi took forces to Cajamarca to deliver a huge amount of gold for his release.

He also ordered the principal ladies of the temples who refused to flee to be killed to prevent their being captured by the foreign soldiers.