745–727 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
Tiglath-Pileser III Rebuilds the Empire
On the timeline · around 745–727 BCE ·
What happened
Tiglath-Pileser III reformed the Assyrian state — creating a standing professional army, reorganising the provinces, and deporting conquered peoples on a massive scale to prevent rebellion.
Why it matters
His reforms turned Assyria into a true super-power and the largest empire the world had yet seen, a model of imperial administration later powers would copy.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Tiglath-Pileser III · Reputable source