The Incan social class structure was a hierarchical system in which individuals were placed into various social classes based on their lineage, occupation, and contribution to society. The ruler and nobility held the highest social status, followed by the common people, artisans, and slaves. The ruler held ultimate power and control over all aspects of society, while the nobility helped govern the empire and maintain order. The common people worked as farmers, herders, and laborers, while artisans created goods for trade and luxury. Slaves were at the bottom of the social hierarchy and worked under harsh conditions with limited rights or freedoms.
