Kutir-Nahhunte III

AncientEmperorElam-1155 — -1140

Son of Shutruk-Nahhunte, ended the Kassite dynasty.

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Quick Facts

Born

1155 BCE

Died

1140 BCE

Country

Elam

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.2

Kutir-Nahhunte III — Complete Timeline

1156 BC

Campaign against the KassitesWar

Kutir-Nahhunte III led a military campaign against the remaining Kassite forces in Babylonia. He defeated the Kassite king Enlil-nadin-ahi, capturing him and ending Kassite resistance.

Kassite WarElamite VictoryEnlil-nadin-ahi

Impact: regionaldestructive

1155 BC

End of the Kassite DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Kutir-Nahhunte III completed the destruction of the Kassite dynasty of Babylon, which had ruled for over 400 years. He captured the Kassite king and brought the dynasty to an end, establishing Elamite dominance over Babylonia.

Kassite DynastyBabylonElamite Victory

Impact: regionaldestructive

Consolidation of Elamite Rule in BabylonPolitical Action

Following the defeat of the Kassites, Kutir-Nahhunte III established Elamite administrative control over Babylonia. He installed Elamite officials and extracted tribute, integrating the region into the Elamite Empire.

Elamite AdministrationBabyloniaTribute

Impact: regional