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Shamshi-Addad’s next target is Mari, the city that controls the caravan route between Anatolia and Mesopotamia.

The king of Mari, Iakhdunlim, is assassinated by his own servants, possibly on Shamshi-Adad's orders.

Shamshi-Adad seizes the opportunity and occupies Mari.

The heir to the throne, Zimri-Lim, is forced to flee to Aleppo, ancient Yamkhad.

Here he puts his second son, Yasmah-Adad, on the throne, and then returns to Shubat-Enlil.