What new dynasty did Sargon II begin?
Akkadian Dynasty
Babylonian Dynasty
Sargonid Dynasty
Ashuran Dynasty
Answer
The Sargonid Dynasty was founded by Sargon II, an Assyrian king who reigned from 722 to 705 BC. The dynasty was named after Sargon, who was known for his military conquests and his administrative reforms. He expanded the Assyrian empire to its greatest extent and established a new capital city at Dur-Sharrukin. The Sargonid Dynasty continued to rule Assyria until its collapse in 612 BC.
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