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Jabba Desilijic Tiure's Timeline
Jabba Desilijic Tiure (the Hutt) was born in 600 BBY and died in 4 ABY.
Jabba Desilijic Tiure, better known as Jabba the Hutt, was a powerful crime lord of the Hutt cartel who ruled the desert planet Tatooine from his palace in Mos Eisley. Born around ~600 BBY into House Desilijic, Jabba rose through underworld ranks to dominate smuggling, slavery, and spice trafficking across the Outer Rim. His blend of brutal enforcement and lavish hospitality kept rival syndicates in check while attracting bounty hunters and mercenaries to his court. Over centuries he amassed wealth and influence, famously negotiating passage fees during the Naboo blockade, attempting to recruit a young Han Solo, freezing Solo in carbonite as bounty payment, and enslaving Princess Leia. Jabba’s reign ended in 4 ABY when Leia killed him at the Great Pit of Carkoon during the Battle of the Sarlacc, triggering power struggles within Hutt-controlled territories.
~600 BBY - Birth
Born into the noble House Desilijic on Nal Hutta, beginning his life within Hutt aristocracy.
~550 BBY - Early Criminal Ventures
Establishes small-scale smuggling and slavery operations, building his reputation in the Outer Rim.
~32 BBY - Naboo Blockade Negotiation
Demands passage fees from Queen Amidala during the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, showcasing his influence.
~10 BBY - Encounter with Han Solo
Attempts to recruit the young smuggler Han Solo into his organization after bonding over Corellian spice on Corellia.
~0 BBY - Consolidation of Power on Tatooine
Secures his palace in Mos Eisley and extends control over Mos Espa, solidifying his criminal empire.
4 ABY - Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite
Accepts frozen Han Solo as bounty payment, imprisoning him in the detention pit beneath his throne.
4 ABY - Siege of Jabba's Palace
Rebel forces mount an assault to free Han Solo and Leia Organa, breaching Jabba’s defenses.
4 ABY - Death at the Great Pit of Carkoon
Killed by Princess Leia Organa during the execution ceremony at the Sarlacc pit, ending his decades-long reign.
View Jabba Desilijic Tiure in our timeline:
- Episode I: The Phantom Menace, 32 BBY (568 years old)
- The Clone Wars (movie), 22 BBY (578 years old)
- The Clone Wars (TV series), 22 BBY (578 years old)
- Episode IV: A New Hope, 0 BBY (600 years old)
- Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, 3 ABY (603 years old)
- Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, 4 ABY (604 years old)
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