About Irhuleni
Irhuleni was a ruler.
Irhuleni (Luwian: Urhilina) was King of Hamath. He led a coalition against the Assyrian expansion under Shalmaneser III, alongside Hadadezer of Damascus. This coalition succeeded in 853 BC in the Battle of Qarqar a victory over the Assyrians, halting their advance to the west for two years. Later Irhuleni maintained good relations with Assyria. His son was, in Luwian, Uratami.
His name also appears in inscriptions on votive offerings found in Nimrud.
King Zakkur is known as the ruler of Hamath around 785 BC.
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Who was Irhuleni?
King of Hamath
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Irhuleni was born in Hama.
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