How did Sennacherib regard his father, Sargon II, after his death?
He glorified him
He distanced himself from him
He tried to revive him
He named the capital after him
Answer
Sennacherib, the son of Sargon II, became the King of Assyria in 705 BCE after his father was assassinated. He had a tumultuous relationship with his father, who he attempted to usurp during Sargon II's reign. After Sargon II's death, Sennacherib distanced himself from him and attempted to downplay his achievements.
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