Naram-Sin of Eshnunna
King of Eshnunna (r. 1810–1001 BC) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naram-Sin was the King of Eshnunna for at least nine years[1] during the later 19th century BCE, during its brief time of political power.[2]
| Narām-Sîn Naram-Suen | |
|---|---|
| Ensi (issakkum) of Eshnunna | |
| King of Eshnunna | |
| Reign | c. 1810-1801 BCE |
| Successor | Dadusha (his brother) |
| Died | c. 1801 BC |
| Father | Ipiq-Adad II (his father) |
Early life
He is known to be the son of Ipiq-Adad II, king of Eshnunna.
Reign
He succeeded his father on the throne and reigned around 1810-1801 BCE.[3]
Some 11 year-names have survived.[4]
Shamshi-Adad
He was contemporary of Shamshi-Adad I, the future king of the Kingdom of Upper Mesopotamia.[5] Shamshi-Adad was apparently ousted from his city by Naram-Sin which led to a brief exile in Babylon.
Military campaigns
He continued the expansion of Eshnunna begun by his father, Ipiq-Adad II. He raided the Khabur triangle up to Ašnakkum.[6]
An inscription praying for the king's peace was found in Kythira.[7]
References
See also
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