King Ashurbanipal defeats the Babylonian army of his half brother Shamash-shum-ukin and surrounds the fortified city of Babylon. Beginning a 3-year siege during which the Assyrians will defeat Shamash-shum-ukin's allies.
King Teispes of Anshan (Persia) sends help to Shamash-shum-ukin but his heirs will later be obliged to accept Assyrian overlordship.
The Li Ji Unrest ends, resulting in the deaths of Li Ji, Xian, Xiqi and Zhuozi. After the revolt Duke Hui of Jin becomes ruler of the State of Jin.
Zhou Xiang Wang becomes king of the Zhou Dynasty of China.
Li Ji, concubine and wife of Xian
Xian, ruler of the State of Jin
Xiqi, ruler of the State of Jin
Zhuozi, ruler of the State of Jin
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