Hunzahúa

Hunzahúa was, according to indigenous accounts and some interpretations of early colonial chronicles, the last zaque (ruler) of Hunza, one of the two main muisca chiefdoms in the highlands of what is now central Colombia before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The Muisca were a Chibcha-speaking people. Hunzahúa ruled from Hunza, now known as Tunja.

Hunzahúa’s reign ended after a conflict with his nephew, Aquiminzaque, who challenged his authority. This dispute led to a bloody war that weakened the Hunza chiefdom and made it easier for the Spanish to conquer the region. Some accounts state that Hunzahúa was killed in the conflict with Aquiminzaque, while others suggest he died shortly before the Spanish arrival. Historical records regarding the specifics of Hunzahúa's life and death are often contradictory and rely heavily on oral tradition passed down through generations. It's important to note that much of what is known about pre-Columbian Muisca history comes from colonial accounts and interpretations of indigenous narratives, making definitive historical certainty challenging. He is often considered a tragic figure who presided over the decline of a powerful indigenous kingdom.