What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shining Path traced back to Peruvian empire? (12)" mean?

The definition is "Shining". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INCAN (synonym="INCAN") + DESCENT (synonym="path traced back to Peruvian empire?") = INCANDESCENT; definition: "Shining" The answer is INCANDESCENT.

Shining Path traced back to Peruvian empire? (12)

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