Kutir-Nahhunte III vs Nahapana

Kutir-Nahhunte III led a military campaign against the remaining Kassite forces in Babylonia. He defeated the Kassite king Enlil-nadin-ahi, capturing him and ending Kassite resistance.

Kutir-Nahhunte III completed the destruction of the Kassite dynasty of Babylon, which had ruled for over 400 years. He captured the Kassite king and brought the dynasty to an end, establishing Elamite dominance over Babylonia.

Following the defeat of the Kassites, Kutir-Nahhunte III established Elamite administrative control over Babylonia. He installed Elamite officials and extracted tribute, integrating the region into the Elamite Empire.

Nahapana expanded the Kshaharata kingdom by conquering parts of Gujarat, Malwa, and the Deccan. He defeated local rulers and established control over a large area, making his kingdom a major power in western India.

Nahapana issued silver and copper coins featuring his name in Brahmi and Greek scripts. These coins were widely circulated and influenced later Satavahana coinage, reflecting cultural syncretism.

Nahapana's kingdom controlled key trade routes connecting the Deccan to the western coast, including the port of Bharuch. He issued coins and facilitated trade with the Roman Empire, amassing significant wealth.

Nahapana, the Kshaharata Shaka ruler, was decisively defeated by the Satavahana king Gautamiputra Satakarni. The battle ended Nahapana's rule and resulted in the Satavahanas reclaiming territories in the Deccan and western India.