-323 ⟶ Alexander the Great's Death in Babylon

In Babylon, Alexander the Great dies, ten days after being t...
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👑 Babylonia Gains Independence from Assyria

Babylonia makes itself independent of Assyria.⟶
Babylonia Gains Independence from Assyria (-727)
BabyloniaIndependencePolitical HistoryEmpireMonarchyRebellion
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👑 Shamash-shum-ukin Ascends to the Throne of Babylon

Shamash-shum-ukin, son of Esarhaddon, becomes King of Babylon.⟶
Shamash-shum-ukin Ascends to the Throne of Babylon (-668)
Ancient MesopotamiaMonarchySuccessionShamash-shum-ukinEsarhaddon
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💀 Alexander the Great's Death in Babylon

In Babylon, Alexander the Great dies, ten days after being taken ill after a prolonged banquet and drinking bout.⟶
Alexander the Great's Death in Babylon (-323)
Ancient greeceAlexander the GreatMacedonian EmpireEmpireSuccessionDeathMilitary HistoryAncient World
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🤝 Division of Alexander's Empire: The Partition of Babylon

The Partition of Babylon saw Alexander the Great's empire divided among his generals after his death, a compromise reached largely due to disagreements over who should rule and the impending birth of an heir.⟶
Division of Alexander's Empire: The Partition of Babylon (-323)
Ancient greeceAlexander the GreatEmpirePartitionPower StruggleMilitary
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👑 Caliph al-Mansur's Death and Al-Mahdi's Succession

Death of caliph al-Mansur and he was succeeded by al-Mahdi.⟶
Caliph al-Mansur's Death and Al-Mahdi's Succession (775)
Abbasid CaliphateSuccessionPolitical LeadershipMiddle AgesIslamic History
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👑 Al-Hadi's Death and Harun al-Rashid's Ascension to the Caliphate

Death of Abbasid caliph al-Hadi and ascension of caliph Harun al-Rashid.⟶
Al-Hadi's Death and Harun al-Rashid's Ascension to the Caliphate (786)
Abbasid CaliphateCaliphSuccessionIslamic HistoryMiddle AgesPolitical Transition
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