About Igrish-Halam
Born 2500 BC. Igrish-Halam was a politician.
Igrish-Halam or Igriš-Halab was a king of the ancient city state of Ebla. His name means "(The god of) Halab has driven away (the opponent)", hence, the name might be a commemoration of an Eblaite victory that led to the incorporation of lands beyond the city of Halab.
Reign He ruled for 12 years and was succeeded by his son Irkab-Damu who was a more vigorous ruler.
Conflict with Mari His reign was characterized by an Eblaite weakness, and tribute paying to the kingdom of Mari, with whom Ebla fought a long war. His battle with Iblul-Il of Mari at Sahiri was instrumental in this tribute payment.
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