Answer:
It led to revolts in former vassal states.
Step-by-step explanation:
"When Ashurbanipal died in 627 BCE, the empire began to fall apart. His successors Ashur-etli-Ilani and Sin-Shar-Ishkun were unable to hold the territories together and regions began to break away. The rule of the Assyrian Empire was seen as overly harsh by its subjects, in spite of whatever advancements and luxuries being an Assyrian citizen may have provided, and former vassal states rose in revolt."
Reference: Mark, Joshua J. “Assyria.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 18 Oct. 2019