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Karaindash IIKassite king of Babylonia
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- Reign of Kara-Hardasch: A Tumultuous Period
- Ascent to the Throne and Controversial Lineage
- Title and Status
- Overthrow and Succession
Reign of Kara-Hardasch: A Tumultuous Period
Kara-Hardasch, the Kassite king of Babylonia, reigned briefly between 1347 and 1346 BCE. Ascended to the throne at a young age, he owed his position to the assistance of his grandfather, Ashur-uballit I. However, his rule was short-lived, as he was overthrown by rebellious Kassites who resented the influence of Assyria in their affairs.
Ascent to the Throne and Controversial Lineage
Kara-Hardasch was the son of Burna-Buriash II and Muballitat-Sherua. However, the P Chronicle claims he was the son of Kara-Indash and Muballitat-Sherua. Cassin suggests that Kara-Hardasch was indeed the son of Kara-Indash, making him significantly older than Ashur-uballit I.
Title and Status
Kara-Hardasch bore the title "King of Lugal Without Equal." As a young and inexperienced ruler, he faced significant challenges upon ascending to the throne.
Overthrow and Succession
Shortly after his accession, Kara-Hardasch faced a rebellion. The Babylonians installed a usurper named Na-zi-Bu-ga-a, "son of no one." Ashur-uballit I intervened, drove out the usurper, and installed Kurigalzu II, another son of Burna-Buriash (or possibly Kara-Hardasch), as the new king.
