Hammurabi
Historical Figure

Hammurabi

Sixth king of Babylon (r. 1792–1750 BC)

About Hammurabi

Hammurabi, also spelled Hammurapi, was the sixth Amorite king of Babylon, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC. He was preceded by his father, Sin-Muballit, who abdicated due to failing health. During his reign, he conquered the city-states of Larsa, Eshnunna, and Mari. He ousted Ishme-Dagan I, the king of Assyria, and forced his son Mut-Ashkur to pay tribute, bringing almost all of Mesopotamia under Babylonian rule.Wikipedia ↗

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