He was a king in ancient Mesopotamia. He also invented the Mesopotamian alphebet and he is Kenny Rodgers great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, grandfather.
Abraham Samuel Anspacher has written: 'Tiglath Pileser III' -- subject(s): Accessible book, History
He expanded the Assyrian Empire militarily. Where there were cities, he besieged them and razed them. Where there were no cities, he simply overran the villages and farmland.
Shalmaneser III Tiglath-Pileser III Sargon II Sennacherib Esarhaddon Ashurbanipal And many more... -I know I put six, but I just had to include each one of them.
Hayim Tadmor has written: 'Kings II, Volume 11' 'Introductory remarks to a new edition of the annals of Tiglath-Pileser III' -- subject(s): Akkadian Cuneiform inscriptions, Cuneiform inscriptions, Akkadian
During the Iron Age, notable rulers included leaders such as King David and King Solomon of ancient Israel, who are known for their unification of the tribes and establishment of a powerful kingdom. In the Mediterranean, figures like the Etruscan kings and the early Roman leaders contributed to the region's political landscape. Additionally, the Assyrian kings, such as Tiglath-Pileser III, expanded their empire through military conquests during this period. These rulers played significant roles in shaping the cultural and political dynamics of their respective societies.
In 684 BC, significant events occurred in various regions, particularly in ancient Assyria. The Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser III, launched military campaigns to expand the empire, consolidating power in the region. This period also saw political changes in other areas, such as Egypt and Israel, as various kingdoms vied for dominance. However, detailed records from this specific year are limited, making it a less prominent date in historical chronicles.
It was pride that led to their downfall... Cyrus the Great (Cyrus II) captured Babel without a battle, by slipping under the gates by blocking the river Eufrates. King Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchanezzar was so arrogant, that he threw a party while the Persians where outside. And then he saw the handwriting on the wall...........(Book of Daniel, cilynder of Cyrus in the British museum and Isiah chapter 45 (written in the 8th century BC!!!)
The Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Neo-Assyrian monarchs, Tiglath-Pileser III (Pul) and Shalmaneser V. The southern kingdoms of Judea were not invaded by them. They brought people from all over the Neo-Assyrian province with idols and all making this a missed breed. The Samaritans were cautioned to keep Samaria as a pure race in the north.
Yes, the Assyrian Empire did extend its territories to include Egypt during the 7th century BCE. Under the rule of Tiglath-Pileser III and later Ashurbanipal, the Assyrians launched military campaigns that eventually led to the conquest of parts of Egypt. However, their control over Egypt was often challenged and fluctuated, with Assyrian influence diminishing after the decline of their empire.
House of York, Plantagenet Dynasty.
The last king of the Chola dynasty was Rajendra Chola III, who ruled during the 13th century. His reign marked the decline of Chola power as the dynasty faced significant challenges from neighboring kingdoms and internal strife. Eventually, the Chola dynasty lost its prominence, and the region came under the control of the Pandya dynasty and later the Vijayanagara Empire. Rajendra Chola III's rule is often considered the end of the Chola era.
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