Cortes visited tribes that were conquered and controlled by the
Aztecs to try and win allies. He was willing to promise them anything
so he could take over Tenochtitlan, though the Spanish government
later denied any rights those tribes claimed to land or riches. Because
of the harsh rule of the Aztecs, the Spanish gained the support of a
large number of tribes.
At the time, the Inca empire was divided and engaged in a civil war.
Pizarro formed alliances with tribes who opposed the Inca. In
addition, the entire Inca empire was suffering from an epidemic of
smallpox which decimated the population.
During this time, the Aztecs also regrouped. They repaired their city
from the damage the Spanish caused, but they also suffered from a
smallpox epidemic brought to the city by the Spanish that killed many
in the capital. Cortes returned to Tenochtitlan to conquer it with new
supplies from the Spanish in Cuba, 86 horsemen, 118 crossbowmen
and arquebusiers Igunmen), and 700 Spanish foot soldiers, and an
expanded group of warriors from allied tribes.
After two months of marching, Pizarro and his troops came to one of
the Inca king's retreats near Cajamarca to meet with him. De Soto met
with the king but Atahualpa told the Spaniard to leave the Inca empire
saying he would be no man's tributary." In response, Pizarro
organized his troops, attacked Atahualpa's army and captured him in
what became known as the Battle of Cajamarca. Thousands of Inca
died in the battle, but none of the Spanish soldiers did. Pizarro
executed Atahualpa's 12-man honor guard and held the king for
ransom. Though the Inca filled one room with gold and two with
silver, Pizarro executed Atahualpa on August 29, 1533
A year later, Pizarro invaded Cuzco, the capital of the Inca empire,
with indigenous troops and with it sealed the conquest of the Inca.

What were some similarities and differences between Cortes and Pizarro's conquests?
- Where did they conquer?
- What strategies did they use?
- Were they successful?

Can someone please answer this