The Kaska united for the first time under Pihhuniya of Tipiya, who "ruled like a king" the Hittites recorded. Pihhuniya conquered Istitina and advanced as far as Zazzissa.
In this historical context, the Kaska people came together under Pihhuniya of Tipiya, who exercised strong leadership, much like a king, according to Hittite records. Pihhuniya's military campaigns extended from Istitina to Zazzissa.