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Tukultīapilešarra 𒆪𒋾𒀀𒂍𒈗𒊏 | |
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| Born | c. 795 BCE Assyria |
| Died | 727 BCE Assyria |
| Nationality | Assyrian |
Tukultīapilešarra III (c. 795 BCE – 727 BCE), also known by the Hebrew name Tiglath-Pileser, was the king of Assyria from 745 BCE until his death in 727 BCE. In response to a civil war between the military and royalty on one side and the clergy and merchants on the other, he reorganized Assyria's army and government.[1]
He made provinces smaller and limited governors' power to collecting taxes, organizing labor conscription, and leading provincial troops. He began the practice of settling conquered areas with Assyrians and deporting their native inhabitants to other parts of the empire. In some cases, the native population could stay in their homeland but had to pay heavy tribute in agricultural products. They were also forced to build houses, roads, and irrigation systems and were sometimes conscripted into the army.[1]