The Battle of Chimborazo was among the first confrontations in the War of the two brothers, a struggle between Huáscar and Atahualpa for power over the Inca Empire. Atahualpa won, having the more capable generals; he drove Huáscar back onto the defensive.The war resulted from a dispute over dynastic succession. In 1525, Huayna Capac died, leaving a large and powerful empire.