Tudhaliya II

AncientEmperorHittite Empire-1380 — -1365

Faced the most dangerous time for the Hittite state.

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Quick Facts

Born

1380 BCE

Died

1365 BCE

Country

Hittite Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score43.8

Tudhaliya II — Complete Timeline

1370 BC

Kaska Invasion of HattusaWar

The Kaska tribes from the Pontic mountains invaded the Hittite heartland and sacked the capital Hattusa. Tudhaliya II was forced to abandon the city and relocate the court to Samuha, marking a low point for the Hittite state.

Hittite EmpireKaskaInvasion

Impact: regionaltragic

1368 BC

Reconquest of HattusaWar◆ Major

Tudhaliya II led a military campaign to recapture Hattusa from the Kaska. He succeeded in retaking the capital and restoring Hittite control over the central Anatolian plateau, though the empire remained weakened.

Hittite EmpireKaskaReconquest

Impact: regionalconstructive

1365 BC

Arzawa ThreatWar◆ Major

The Arzawa states in western Anatolia, under King Tarhuntaradu, launched attacks on Hittite territory. Tudhaliya II was unable to mount an effective counter-campaign, and Arzawa expanded its influence at Hittite expense.

Hittite EmpireArzawaThreat

Impact: regionaldestructive