The Standard Inscription begins by tracing Ashur - nasir - pal II 's lineage back three generations .
The Standard Inscription recounts his military victories , defines the boundaries of his empire , tells how he founded Kalhu , and built the palace .
The Standard Inscription begins by tracing Ashur - nasir - pal II 's lineage back three generations and recounts his military victories , defines the boundaries of his empire , tells how he founded Kalhu , and built the palace .