Battle of Halule facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Halule |
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| Babylonians Chaldeans Aramaeans Elamites Medes Persians |
Assyria | ||||||
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| Mushezib-Marduk Humban-nimena Khumban-umena III |
Sennacherib | ||||||
The Battle of Halule was an important fight in ancient times. It happened in 691 BC near a place called Halule. This battle was between the powerful Assyrian Empire and a group of kingdoms and tribes who were rebelling against them.
Why Did the Battle of Halule Happen?
During this time, the Assyrian Empire was very strong. Their king was named Sennacherib. But the city of Babylon kept trying to break free from Assyrian rule. It was a constant struggle.
A prince from the Chaldean people, named Mushezib-Marduk, became the king of Babylon. He led the people of Babylon in a big revolt against King Sennacherib and the Assyrians. This rebellion led to the major battle at Halule.
Who Fought in the Battle?
Many different groups joined forces to fight against the Assyrians. Mushezib-Marduk led this large rebel army.
Besides the Babylonians, other groups joined the fight. These included the Aramaic tribes and the Chaldeans. King Khumban-umena III of the Elamites also brought his army. Even groups from the Zagros Mountains, like the Persians and Medes, joined the rebellion.
The main part of this rebel army was made up of soldiers from Elam, Media, and Persia. They had chariots, foot soldiers (infantry), and horse riders (cavalry).
What Happened After the Battle?
The Battle of Halule was a fierce fight. Both sides claimed they won, so it's hard to say for sure who was the true winner on the battlefield. However, the fighting continued for a long time after this battle.
King Mushezib-Marduk lost an important ally when the Elamite king, Humban-nimena, became very ill. King Sennacherib quickly used this chance to attack Babylon. He surrounded the city for nine months until he finally captured it.
After taking Babylon, King Sennacherib destroyed the city. The Persians and Medes were also brought under Assyrian control. The conflict between Elam and Assyria continued for about 40 more years. Eventually, another Assyrian king, Ashurbanipal, completely defeated and destroyed Elam.
