Tupaq Yupanki III
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| Tupaq Yupanki III | |
|---|---|
| Sapa Inka | |
| Reign | 27th April 1959 – present |
| Coronation | 13th May 1959 |
| Predecessor | Titu Rimachi II |
| Heir presumptive | Unknown |
| Born | 13 May 1926 Qhapaq Pikchu, Thupawasi Suyu, Kayahallpa |
| Spouse | Mama Kusi Quya (m. 1948) and others |
| Issue | 34 |
| House | Wasi Qhapaq |
| Father | Titu Rimachi II |
| Mother | Mama Uqllu Quya |
| Religion | Kayan Way |
Tupaq Yupanki III (Sapa Inka Tupaq Yupanki; born 13 May 1926) is the current Sapa Inka of Kayahallpa, having ascended to the throne some time after the death of his father, the previous Sapa Inka Titu Rimachi II in April 1959. Chosen according to traditional Kayahallpan ascension procedures, he was the 7th eldest son and 12th eldest child of Titu Rimachi II. Typified as a contemporary traditionalist, he has largely continued the social policies of his predecessor while embracing limited economic reforms. At 95 years old, he is the oldest Sapa Inka in history.
Successor
Due to the workings of Kayahallpan ascension procedures, it is currently unknown who will inherhit Tupaq Yupanki III's vast empire after his death. However, there are speculated to be several favorites among his many sons; these have received a great deal of attention in the foreign media whenever they make an official appearance, but almost nothing is known about their personal lives. As the Kayan monarchy follows a males-only basis in all cases (even if the Sapa Inka has no living descendants, in which case a close male relative would inherit), his daughters are ineligible for the throne.