Who took the Assyrian throne after Sennacherib's death?
His son Arda-Mulissu
His son Esarhaddon
His son Ashur-nadin-shumi
His son Nabu-shar-usur
Answer
After Sennacherib's death, the Assyrian throne was taken by his son Esarhaddon. Esarhaddon had previously been appointed as co-regent by his father and had served as a general in the Assyrian army. He was a capable ruler and was able to maintain the Assyrian empire during his reign.
Sennacherib: Unraveling the Reign of the Assyrian King
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