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Hormizd IV vs Marduk-apla-iddina II
Marduk-apla-iddina II leads by 4.9 pts · 2 figures compared
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Hormizd IV
Emperor · Ancient
47.4Total
Marduk-apla-iddina II
Emperor · Ancient
52.3Total
Basic Information
Born
-540
-722
Died
—
-710
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Sasanian Empire
Babylon
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
60.0
33.1
Political (20%)
43.5
44.7
Influence (20%)
58.6
68.2
Legacy (20%)
44.0
58.8
Leadership (15%)
37.5
37.6
Strategy (15%)
43.6
60.3
TOTAL
47.4
52.3
Hormizd IV — Complete Timeline
579 AD
Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major
Hormizd IV succeeded his father Khosrow I as king of the Sasanian Empire. He inherited a powerful but strained empire, facing threats from the Byzantine Empire and internal noble factions.
SuccessionSasanian EmpireReign
Impact: national
580 AD
Conflict with the nobility and clergyPolitical Action◆ Major
Hormizd IV alienated the powerful Zoroastrian clergy and nobility by favoring commoners and showing tolerance towards Christians. He executed several high-ranking nobles, including the powerful general Bahram Chobin, leading to widespread rebellion.
ConflictNobilityReligious Tolerance
Impact: nationaldestructive
590 AD
Blinding and deposition by the nobilityPolitical Action◆ Major
Following a rebellion led by the general Bahram Chobin, Hormizd IV was overthrown by a conspiracy of nobles. He was blinded and imprisoned, and his son Khosrow II was placed on the throne. Hormizd was later killed in captivity.
CoupBlindingRegicide
Impact: nationaltragic
Marduk-apla-iddina II — Complete Timeline
721 BC
Resistance Against Assyrian DominationWar
Marduk-apla-iddina II, known as Merodach-Baladan in the Bible, led a rebellion against Assyrian rule under Sargon II. He seized the Babylonian throne and resisted Assyrian attempts to reconquer Babylon for over a decade, becoming a symbol of Babylonian independence.
Assyrian ResistanceRebellionBabylonian Independence
Impact: regional
710 BC
Defeat and Flight to ElamWar◆ Major
After a prolonged campaign, the Assyrian king Sargon II defeated Marduk-apla-iddina II and recaptured Babylon. Marduk-apla-iddina fled to Elam, where he continued to plot against Assyria, but his direct rule over Babylon ended.
Assyrian VictoryExileBabylon
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Hormizd IV vs Marduk-apla-iddina II: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Hormizd IV (Emperor, Ancient era) and Marduk-apla-iddina II (Emperor, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Marduk-apla-iddina II holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 52 compared to Hormizd IV's 47. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Marduk-apla-iddina IILeader
Mil: 33.1Pol: 44.7Inf: 68.2
52.3
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Hormizd IV
Mil: 60.0Pol: 43.5Inf: 58.6
47.4
+4.9 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
10
45
Win Rate
10
40
Expansion
10
35
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
20
30
Diplomacy
20
50
Economy
20
35
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
10
30
Global
10
35
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
10
45
Longevity
10
40
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
30
40
Stability
10
30
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
10
55
Tactics
10
50
Reform
10
30
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