The world in 1455 AD — what happened that year

10 events the sources record for this year, grouped by region.

What happened

The Americas (10)

To reach Chachapoyas, he must first conquer the province of Huacrachuco. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. XXIX (vol.2, l.12837))
Tupac Inca Yupanqui conquers the first towns of the Chachapoyas province (title of Chapter 2). (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. II (vol.2, l.12904))
On news that the whole Chachapoyas region had submitted to the Inca, the people of Muyupampa also surrender easily. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. III (vol.2, l.13052))
Conquest of three large, warlike and stubborn provinces (title of Chapter 4). (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. III (vol.2, l.13113))
Tupac Inca Yupanqui, on his way to the Cañari province, first conquers the Palta provinces. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13279))
In the Cañari province, especially Tumipampa, he builds buildings and a royal palace with rooms decorated in gold and silver. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13341))
Tupac Inca Yupanqui's conquest of Quito; crown prince Huayna Capac takes part (title of Chapter 7). (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13519))
As the conquest drags on, he summons his eldest son Huayna Capac to take part, partly as military training. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13550))
The enemy commanders surrender to Huayna Capac's mercy and receive gifts, including clothing. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13623))
Huayna Capac passes through Quito and reaches the Quillacinga province. (Inca Garcilaso, Royal Commentaries of the Incas Libro VIII cap. V (vol.2, l.13642))

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