Samsu-iluna

AncientEmperorBabylon-1750 — -1712

Son of Hammurabi, lost southern cities.

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Quick Facts

Born

1750 BCE

Died

1712 BCE

Country

Babylon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score42.5

Samsu-iluna — Complete Timeline

1745 BC

Construction of the city of Dur-SamsuilunaCultural

Samsu-iluna founded the fortress city of Dur-Samsuiluna (modern Tell al-Dhiba'i) as a defensive stronghold against external threats. The city served as a military and administrative center in the northern part of his kingdom.

City FoundationFortificationAdministration

constructive

1740 BC

Revolt of the southern cities against Babylonian ruleWar◆ Major

Samsu-iluna faced a major rebellion in the southern cities of the Babylonian Empire, including Ur, Uruk, and Larsa. The revolt, led by Rim-Sin II, resulted in the loss of these territories and weakened Babylonian control over Sumer.

RevoltTerritorial LossSumer

Impact: regionaldestructive

1730 BC

Invasion of the KassitesWar◆ Major

During Samsu-iluna's reign, the Kassite people from the Zagros Mountains invaded Babylonia. The incursions destabilized the region and contributed to the decline of the First Babylonian Dynasty, though the Kassites later established their own dynasty.

InvasionKassitesDecline

Impact: regionaldestructive