Which conquest marked the military takeover of the Inca Empire?

The military takeover of the Inca Empire is specifically marked by the Conquest of Peru. This was a significant event in history, occurring during the Spanish conquest led by Francisco Pizarro in the early 16th century. The Inca Empire was one of the largest empires in pre-Columbian America and Pizarro's expedition, influenced by the search for wealth and glory, led to significant encounters with the Incas that ultimately resulted in their defeat.

The Conquest of Peru stands out because it involved strategic military tactics, alliances with indigenous groups opposed to the Incas, and the exploitation of internal conflicts within the Inca Empire, particularly the civil war between rival factions. This conquest not only led to the fall of the Inca Empire but also set the stage for extensive Spanish colonization in South America.

The other options, while significant in their own contexts, do not relate to the military takeover of the Inca Empire. The Fall of Constantinople pertains to the Byzantine Empire's collapse in 1453, the Colonization of Mexico refers to events concerning the Aztec Empire, and the Battle of Hastings marks the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Each of these events is pivotal in its respective geographical and historical context, but