 As part of the Black Legend created by Spanish rivals as a political and psychological weapon by Spain's rivals in the attempt of demonizing the Spanish Empire, its people and culture, there have been stories about their people being enslaved by the Spaniards, but these are completely false since all the Native Peruvians were protected by the Leyes de las Indias as they were considered free men and citizens of the Spanish Empire.Although, some abuses from Spanish priests were reported by the Chankas, and those were immediately punished, some of them receiving the death penalty.An important detail is that even after taking a crucial part in the fight against the Incas, only the Huancas were recognized by the King Philip II for their help in the Conquest of Peru.