What was Hammurabi's most important achievement as the ruler of Babylon?

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He appointed governors to rule over conquered cities.

He appointed governors to rule over conquered cities.

He was responsible for a codification of laws that influenced later societies.

He was responsible for a codification of laws that influenced later societies.

He established permanent armies, which he used to control his empire.

He established permanent armies, which he used to control his empire.

He built extensive canals, which carried water to many parts of his kingdom.

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Hammurabi's most important achievement as the ruler of Babylon was that he was responsible for a codification of laws that influenced later societies. His code, known as the Code of Hammurabi, is one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes and has had a lasting impact on the development of legal systems throughout history.

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