Which New Kingdom pharaoh is famous for fighting the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh and signing the world's first known peace treaty?
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Correct answer: Ramses II
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, led the Egyptian army against the Hittites at Kadesh. Following a stalemate, both empires signed a formal peace treaty to ensure mutual protection and stability.
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