Who murdered Labashi-Marduk, paving way for Nabonidus to become king?
Cyrus the Great
Nebuchadnezzar II
Belshazzar
Nebuchadnezzar III
Answer
Belshazzar, a co-ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire with his father Nabonidus, assassinated Labashi-Marduk, the eldest son and designated heir of Nabonidus, to secure his own succession to the throne. This act sparked discontent among the Babylonian elites, who viewed it as a breach of tradition and a threat to the stability of the kingdom.
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