Arnuwanda II.

Arnuwanda II was a great king of the Hittite Empire in the 14th century BC

Life

Arnuwanda was the son of the Hittite Great King Suppiuliuma I. During his father's reign he led successful campaigns in Syria. So he commanded, and others, together with his brother Zida, an army intervened in favor of the heir to the throne Šattiwazza in Mittani. As Suppiuliuma died of disease, Arnuwanda was Great King. He fell ill with the same disease, where his father had died.

Southwest of Hattuša ruled Hannutti, who had successfully fought against the Kaskäer as governor. In Carchemish and HalPa his younger brothers Sarri - Kušuh and Telipinu viceroys were. This kept the country quiet. Since his son died before him, his younger brother Mursili succeeded him as High King.