Gandaš
Ganda ( m Ga-to-du-uš (reading uncertain), m Gan-DAS, m Ga-ad-da, Gandasch, Gandiš) was after the King List A , the first ruler of the Kassite dynasty of Babylon . He ruled for 16 years, his successor was his son Agum I. maḫrû ("the elder"). It is disputed whether Gandaš already ruled Karduniaš or was the progenitor of the later ruling dynasty. Landsberger holds the name for Indo-Aryan and assumes that it might simply mean "king". Landsberger assumes that Muršili I. Gandaš installed as king of Babylon. The assumption cannot be based on any written evidence.
literature
- JA Brinkman: Materials and Studies for Kassite History , Vol. I (Chicago, 1976).
Individual evidence
- ^ Benno Landsberger: Assyrische Königliste and "Dunkles Zeitalter" , In: Journal of Cuneiform Studies 8/2, 1954, 62
- ^ Benno Landsberger: Assyrische Königliste and "Dunkles Zeitalter" , In: Journal of Cuneiform Studies 8/2, 1954, 63
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| - |
King of Babylonia ca.1670 BC Chr. |
Agum I. Maḫrû |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gandaš |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gandash |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Babylonian ruler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th century BC Chr. |