This ruler's public works projects earned him the nickname bani matim, or "builder of the land.
This ruler's public works projects earned him the nickname bani matim, or "builder of the land." One of this ruler's surviving texts describes him as an "exalted prince" who was called by a god "to further the well-being of mankind." This ruler broke his alliance with Zimri-Lim and conquered Mari, but unusually destroyed it instead of simply taking it over. This ruler defeated Rim-Sin I of Larsa after Larsa's failure to contribute significantly to his effort to take over Eshnunna from the (*) Elamites. He took power after the abdication of his father Sin-Muballit, becoming the sixth king of the Amorite dynasty. His most lasting accomplishment is inscribed on a stele in the Akkadian language, and includes many "eye for an eye" type rules. For 10 points, name this Babylonian king known for his law code.
This ruler's public works projects earned him the nickname bani matim, or "builder of the land.
Hammurabi