essay
The MITIMAS of the Cochabamba Valley: the colonization policy of Huayna Capac
inca and aztec states, 1400-1800 : anthropology and history • New York • Published In 1982 • Pages: 199-235
By: Wachtel, Nathan, Forster, Elborg.
Abstract
In the valley of Cochabamba, Huayna Capac organized a big 'state archipelago' dedicated to the massive production of maize, essentially for the alimentation of the army. The Inka expelled the majority of the autochthonous inhabitants (Cota Cotas, Chuis, and Sipe Sipes) and distributed the land of the valley. Its exploitation was effected by laborers recruited from a very extensive area, from Cuzco to Chile. Among these workers (estimated at 14,000) two categories were distinguished: (a) permanent MITIMAES who surveyed the granaries, and (b) MITTAYOC who were annually renewed and who did the difficult work. The Indians established in the valley were grouped together according to their ethnic origin and with their own CACIQUES, but all were placed under the superior authority of two Inka governors. In the last part of the chapter [article] the author enlarges upon his perspective by making a comparison between Cochabamba and the valleys of Yucay and Abancay (p. 199).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2005
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 2003
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1532-1600
- Coverage Place
- Cochabamba Valley, Bolivia
- Notes
- Nathan Wachtel ; translated by Elborg Forster
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 82006760
- LCSH
- Incas