Muwatalli II

AncientEmperorHittite Empire-1295 — -1272

Fought Ramesses II at the Battle of Kadesh.

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Quick Facts

Born

1295 BCE

Died

1272 BCE

Country

Hittite Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score55.2

Muwatalli II — Complete Timeline

1280 BC

Relocation of the Hittite capital to TarhuntassaPolitical Action◆ Major

Muwatalli II moved the Hittite capital from Hattusa to Tarhuntassa, a city in southern Anatolia. The relocation was likely motivated by strategic considerations, including proximity to Syrian campaigns and religious factors.

Capital RelocationAdministrationStrategy

Impact: national

1275 BC

Treaty with the kingdom of AmurruPolitical Action

Muwatalli II secured a vassal treaty with the kingdom of Amurru in Syria, ensuring its loyalty against Egypt. This diplomatic move strengthened the Hittite position in the region before the Battle of Kadesh.

TreatyVassalDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1274 BC

Battle of KadeshWar

Muwatalli II commanded the Hittite army against Ramesses II of Egypt at Kadesh in Syria. The battle, involving thousands of chariots, ended in a tactical stalemate but strategically confirmed Hittite control over the region.

BattleEgyptChariot Warfare

Impact: regional