Nebuchadnezzar III
Nebuchadnezzar III ruled over Babylon (c. 522 BC). He claimed to be the second son of Nabonidus.
He led a short-lived rebellion against Darius I of Persia, who routed his army in battle at the Tigris on December 13, 522 BC, and then at the Euphrates near Zazannu.[1] Nebuchadnezzar III fled back to his capital with his remaining cavalry.[2]
Darius subsequently besieged the high-walled city of Babylon, succeeding in taking the capital, and Nebuchadnezzar III was put to death.[2]
His exact identity is uncertain. According to the Behistun Inscription, Darius claimed that he was an impostor called Nidinta-Bel, but some historians consider that he probably did have some connection with the previous Babylonian royal family.[citation needed]
He should not be confused with Nebuchadnezzar IV, who led a similar revolt against the Persians around a year later.
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| Preceded by | King of Babylon 522 BC |
Succeeded by Nebuchadnezzar IV (Self-proclaimed) |
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