Aššur-bel-nišešu, inscribed
mdaš-šur-EN-UN.MEŠ--šú, and meaning “(the god)
Aššur (is) lord of his people,” was the ruler of
Assyria from 1417–1409 BC or 1407–1398 BC (
short chronology), the variants due to uncertainties in the later chronology. He succeeded his father,
Aššur-nerari II, to the throne and is best known for his treaty with
Kassite king
Karaindaš.