Ḫattušili III, King (Hittite Empire) : All Data
Ḫattušili III was the king of the Hittite Empire from -1274 to -1257. During his reign, he faced significant military challenges, including the famous Battle of Kadesh in -1274 against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II. This conflict, which lasted for several years, resulted in a stalemate and the signing of the world's first recorded peace treaty. Another notable war during his tenure was the Hittite-Mitanni War, which took place from -1260 to -1250. These conflicts demonstrate Ḫattušili III's leadership and diplomatic skills in maintaining the stability and power of the Hittite Empire during a tumultuous period in the ancient Near East.
