Tiglath-Pileser III was a prominent king of Assyria in the eighth century BCE (ruled 745-727 BCE) and is widely regarded as the founder of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
Tiglath-Pileser III seized the Assyrian throne during a civil war and killed the royal family. He made sweeping changes to the Assyrian government; considerably improving its efficiency and security. Assyrian forces became a standing army. Tiglath-Pileser III subjected Babylonia to tribute; severely punished Urartu (Armenia); and defeated the Medes and the Hittites. He reconquered Syria (destroying Damascus) and the Mediterranean seaports of Phoenicia. Tiglath-Pileser III also occupied Philistia and Israel. Later in his reign; Tiglath-Pileser III assumed total control of Babylonia.
Tiglath-Pileser III discouraged revolts against Assyrian rule; with the use of forced deportations of thousands of people all over the empire. He is considered to be one of the most successful military commanders in world history; conquering most of the world known to the Assyrians before his death.
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