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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Collection of facts about the Aztec Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Aztec Empire (1428-1521). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in the Valley of Mexico
• Preceded by civil war involving Azcapotzalco
• Alliance of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, Tlacopan
• Founded by Itzcoatl (r. 1427-1440)
• Organized around city-states
• Fought the Purépecha Empire multiple times
• Conquered by Spanish Empire in 1521