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Hammurabi ruled Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, from 1792 to 1750 BC. Most of his reign was spent protecting his frontiers and fostering the internal prosperity of the empire.

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What were Hammurabi's years of rule called?

The Reign of Hammurabi


What came first the reign of Hammurabi or Sargon?

Sargon. Hammurabi reigned some 200 to 250 years after him.


How long did hammurabi's reign last?

42 years in 1750 B.C


How was Hammurabi reign important?

He created the Code of Hammurabi


About how many years after King Hammurabi reign did the Assyrians establish their empire?

King Hammurabi reigned from around 1792 to 1750 BCE. The Assyrian Empire began to emerge around the 14th century BCE, gaining significant power by the 10th century BCE. Therefore, the Assyrian Empire was established approximately 700 to 800 years after Hammurabi's reign.


When did Hammurabi reign as king?

1792-1750 bc


Is Hammurabi's code of laws a just?

Hammurabi realized that cruel kings had a short reign. He put laws in a codified manner.


Why did Hammurabi write his laws fown?

The neighbor cities were commanded by cruel persons and the reigns were short because of this reason. Hammurabi wrote the code and thus his reign were longer.


Where did Hammurabi die and was it of natural causes or not?

(The article on "Hammurabi" from the Encylopedia Britannica says he was not a well man towards the end of his reign, and was sick before he died. That would imply it was of natural causes.


When did Hammurabi rule?

Hammurabi ruled at around 1792 B.C.


How old did Hammurabi die?

Hammurabi died when he was 42 years old.


Who inspired Hammurabi to make codes?

He noticed that cruel kings had a short reign so started the code and finished it.