Who acted as regent in Babylonia during Nabonidus's exile?
Belshazzar
Nebuchadnezzar II
Cyrus the Great
Darius the Great
Answer
Belshazzar served as the regent of Babylonia during King Nabonidus's ten-year absence from the capital city. Despite being the designated heir to the throne, Belshazzar's authority was limited, as Nabonidus retained ultimate control over important matters. Belshazzar's primary responsibility was to manage the day-to-day affairs of the kingdom and ensure stability in Nabonidus's absence.
The Reign of Nabonidus: Exploring the Last King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
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