Samsuditana
king of Babylonia
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Samsuditana was the last king of the first Babylonian dynasty. His reign ended in 1595 BCE when he was overthrown by a Hittite invasion led by Mursil I. This event allowed the Kassites to seize power in Babylonia, establishing a dynasty that ruled for 400 years. The Old Babylonian period, during which Samsuditana reigned, is known for the development of the Akkadian dialect and significant cultural achievements.123
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