Nebuchadnezzar III

Nebuchadnezzar III

Nebuchadnezzar III (died 522 BCE) was a ruler of Babylon.

He led a short lived rebellion against Darius I of Persia.

His exact identity is uncertain. According to the Behistun Inscription, Darius claimed that he was an impostor called Nidinta-Bel, but some historians consider that he probably did have some connection with the previous Babylonian royal family[1]

He should not be confused with Nebuchadnezzar IV, who led a similar revolt against the Persians around a year later.

References

  1. ^ Tom Holland Persian Fire