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Naram-Sin of Eshnunna

Naram-Sin (died 1809 BC) was the King of Eshnunna for at least nine years, during its brief time of political power.

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 1818-1809 BC.

Some 11 year-names have survived.

Shamshi-Adad

He was contemporary of Shamshi-Adad I, the future king of the Kingdom of Upper Mesopotamia. 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.

An inscription praying for the king's peace was found in Kythira.

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