People did not appreciate the harsh rule and punishments that were inflicted upon them by their imperialistic and draconian (meaning very harsh and no mercy) government. So the society became more and more divided and against the Assyrian government. Also, the nearby power rivaling the Assyrians, the Babylonians, were much more subtle and kinder to their people, and people started working for them.
This started may 5th 1864 to may 7th 1864. during this battle more people were wounded um it doesn't really say what the point was but go to google and it gives you the time line
