1740s BC

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The 1740s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1749 BC to December 31, 1740 BC.

Events and trends

1749 BC–Samsu-iluna succeeds Hammurabi as king of Babylon. However, his rule is not very effective, and Mesopotamia endures turmoil during his reign.
c. 1740 BC–Akkadian-Assyrian governor Puzur-Sin drives the Babylonians and Amorites into the north, out of the land of Assyria.

Significant people

Rim-Sin I, ruler of the Middle Eastern city-state of Larsa since 1758 BC
Samsu-iluna, king of Babylon

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