Tiglath-Pileser II facts for kids

Tiglath-Pileser II was an important King of Assyria. He ruled from 967 BCE until 935 BCE. He became king after his father, Ashur-resh-ishi II. When he died, his son, Ashur-dan II, took over. We don't know a lot about everything he did as king.

A Powerful King of Assyria

Tiglath-Pileser II was a strong leader. He led many successful military missions. He fought against groups like the Babylonians, the Arameans, and the Hittites. He took control of an area called Nairi. This region was important because valuable trade routes passed through it. Taking control of these routes helped his empire grow richer.

Building a Strong Army

Tiglath-Pileser II also made big changes to the Assyrian army. He brought in new ways to fight and new weapons. He created a "standing army." This means it was a permanent army, always ready. This army was well-trained and had good equipment. A strong army helped him keep control of his empire. It also helped him make the empire even bigger.

Making the Empire Work Better

Besides his military wins, Tiglath-Pileser II also made important changes to how his empire was run. He changed the way the Assyrian Empire was organized. He set up a system of "provincial governors." These governors were like local leaders. They were in charge of collecting taxes. They also made sure things stayed peaceful in their areas.

He also made sure that weights, measures, and money were the same everywhere. This made it much easier for people to buy and sell things. It helped trade and business grow across the empire.

Tiglath-Pileser II is remembered as one of Assyria's most powerful kings. His changes to the army and the government were very important. They helped set up the later Assyrian Empire. This empire became one of the strongest in the ancient world.

See also

• Tiglath-Pileser I
• Tiglath-Pileser III