According to Adad-nirari's inscriptions, he led several military campaigns with the purpose of regaining the strength Assyria enjoyed in the times of his grandfather Shalmaneser III.
Menurut inskripsi Adad-nirari, ia memimpin beberapa kampanye militer dengan tujuan mencapai kembali kekuatan Asyur pada zaman kakeknya Salmaneser III.