Shattuara

Shattuara, also spelled Šattuara, was a king of the Hurrian kingdom of Hanigalbat in the thirteenth century BC.

Shattuara became a vassal of the Assyrian king Adad-nirari I (1295-1263 BC) after the latter defeated him.[1] In an inscription made by Adad-nirari I, he is said to have rebelled against his lord, but was captured and his oath of loyalty was renewed.

A later king also called Shattuara is suggested to have ruled Hanigalbat during the reign of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser I (1263-1233 BC). In an Assyrian inscription, King Shattuara of Hanigalbat is said to have waged war against Shalmaneser I. However, it seems more likely this event is a recapitulation of the revolt against Adad-nirari I, either by Shattuara or his son Wasashatta.

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References

  1. ↑ Cambridge Ancient History p. 276
Preceded by
Shattiwaza		 vassal Mitanni king
13th century BC 		Succeeded by
Wasashatta


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