Shutruk-Nahhunte II

AncientEmperorElam-717 — -699

Neo-Elamite king who fought the Assyrians.

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Quick Facts

Born

717 BCE

Died

699 BCE

Country

Elam

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)24

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)32

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score40.3

Shutruk-Nahhunte II — Complete Timeline

712 BC

Alliance with BabylonPolitical Action

Shutruk-Nahhunte II formed an alliance with the Babylonian king Marduk-apla-iddina II (Merodach-Baladan) to resist Assyrian aggression. The alliance coordinated military efforts against the Assyrians.

Elamite-Babylonian AllianceMerodach-BaladanAssyria

Impact: regional

710 BC

War against the AssyriansWar◆ Major

Shutruk-Nahhunte II led Elamite forces in a war against the Assyrian Empire under Sargon II. He fought to defend Elamite territory from Assyrian expansion, engaging in battles in the Zagros region.

Assyrian WarSargon IIZagros

Impact: regionaldestructive

709 BC

Defeat by AssyriaWar◆ Major

Shutruk-Nahhunte II suffered a military defeat against the Assyrian forces of Sargon II. The defeat weakened Elamite power and forced Shutruk-Nahhunte II to retreat, losing territory to the Assyrians.

Assyrian VictoryElamite DefeatTerritorial Loss

Impact: regionaltragic