Takelot II

AncientEmperorThird Intermediate Egypt-850 — -825

Civil war between north and south.

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Quick Facts

Born

850 BCE

Died

825 BCE

Country

Third Intermediate Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score35.0

Takelot II — Complete Timeline

845 BC

Appointment of Osorkon as High Priest of AmunPolitical Action◆ Major

Takelot II appointed his son Osorkon (later Osorkon III) as High Priest of Amun at Thebes, hoping to assert control over the south. This move sparked resistance from local Theban factions, escalating into open conflict.

PriesthoodThebesAppointment

Impact: nationaldestructive

840 BC

Civil War between North and SouthWar

Takelot II's reign was marked by a prolonged civil war between his forces in the north (Tanis) and the Theban priesthood in the south. The conflict, recorded in the Chronicle of Prince Osorkon, resulted in widespread destruction and weakened the 22nd Dynasty.

Civil WarThebesTanis

Impact: nationaldestructive

Siege of ThebesWar◆ Major

During the civil war, Takelot II's forces besieged Thebes, attempting to crush the rebellion of the Theban priesthood. The siege lasted several months and resulted in the capture of the city, but the conflict continued for years.

SiegeThebesCivil War

Impact: regionaldestructive