King Gwanggaeto vs Tudhaliya I

Gwanggaeto became king of Goguryeo, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. His reign marked the beginning of a period of aggressive territorial expansion.

Gwanggaeto led military campaigns that conquered large parts of Baekje and brought Silla under Goguryeo's protection. These victories expanded Goguryeo's control over the Korean Peninsula.

Gwanggaeto repelled Japanese (Wa) forces that had invaded the Korean Peninsula in support of Baekje. His victory secured Goguryeo's dominance and is recorded on the Gwanggaeto Stele.

Gwanggaeto extended Goguryeo's territory into Manchuria, conquering the Xianbei and other nomadic tribes. This expansion made Goguryeo a major power in Northeast Asia.

After his death, a large stele was erected in his honor at the site of his tomb in Ji'an, China. The stele's inscription details his military campaigns and achievements, serving as a key historical source.

Tudhaliya I established the Hittite New Kingdom, ending the period of decline known as the Middle Kingdom. He reorganized the state and initiated a period of renewed military expansion and centralization of power in Hattusa.

Tudhaliya I led a military campaign against the kingdom of Aleppo, a major power in northern Syria. The campaign reasserted Hittite influence in the region and secured control over key trade routes.

Tudhaliya I launched a successful campaign against the Arzawa states in western Anatolia. This conquest expanded Hittite territory to the Aegean coast and neutralized a major rival.