Nazi-Maruttash

Nazi-Maruttaš
King of Babylon
Irregular block of chalcedony with votive inscription of Nazi-Maruttaš in the Louvre
Reign26 regnal yrs
1307–1282 BC
PredecessorKurigalzu II
SuccessorKadašman-Turgu
HouseKassite

Nazi-Maruttaš, typically inscribed Na-zi-Ma-ru-ut-ta-aš or mNa-zi-Múru-taš, Maruttaš (a Kassite god synonymous with Ninurta) protects him, was a Kassite king of Babylon c. 1307–1282 BC (short chronology) and self-proclaimed šar kiššati, or "King of the World", according to the votive inscription pictured. He was the 23rd of the dynasty, the son and successor of Kurigalzu II, and reigned for twenty six years.