After the death of the Assyrian king Aššurbanipal in 631, the situation was confused, and the Babylonians revolted against their two Assyrian governors, Sin-šum-lišir and Sin-šar-iškun. The rebels defeated an Assyrian army, and the Babylonian general Nabopolassar was recognized as king on 23 November 626.
625: Battle of Raqmat; after a victory, Nabopolassar retreats
624: Inconclusive fighting near the Banitu Canal
623: Fighting in Der
616: Nabopolassar defeats the Assyrians near Gablini
615: Winter: Babylonian victory at Arraphu; fighting at Takrita'in
614: Sack of Aššur; rendez-vous between Nabopolassar and the Median leader Cyaxares. According to Berossus, Nebuchadnezzar marries the Median princess Amytis.
