Arnuwanda I

AncientEmperorHittite Empire-1400 — -1380

Son of Tudhaliya, fought Arzawa in the west.

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Quick Facts

Born

1400 BCE

Died

1380 BCE

Country

Hittite Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score44.2

Arnuwanda I — Complete Timeline

1395 BC

Treaty with the KaskaPolitical Action

Arnuwanda I negotiated a treaty with the Kaska tribes of the Pontic mountains. The treaty aimed to secure the northern border of the Hittite heartland, but proved temporary as Kaska raids resumed.

Hittite EmpireKaskaDiplomacy

Impact: regional

1390 BC

War with ArzawaWar◆ Major

Arnuwanda I fought a prolonged war against the Arzawa states in western Anatolia. The conflict strained Hittite resources and resulted in territorial losses, weakening the empire's western frontier.

Hittite EmpireArzawaWar

Impact: regionaldestructive