Shuttarna I
Mittani king
About Shuttarna I
Lived 1530 BC – 1510 BC (aged 19–20).
Shuttarna I (died 1510 BC) was an early king of the Mitanni.
His name is recorded on a seal found at Alalakh. The inscription reads "son of Kirta" and is the only reference about this king yet discovered. He would have reigned at the end of 16th century BC (middle chronology).
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Who was Shuttarna I?
Mittani king
When was Shuttarna I born?
Shuttarna I was born in 1530 BC.
When did Shuttarna I die?
Shuttarna I died in 1510 BC.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shuttarna I. https://biography.guide/shuttarna-i/
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