The sixth ruler of Amorite dynasty was Hammurabi. He was a great warrior of his era. He ruled for 42 years. He was not only a warrior but a worthy ruler and lawmaker also. His versatality is proved by his code of law. He was hard working, disciplined and just ruler. Most of his time was spent in doing good for the people. He paid special attention towards the development of trade, commerce and industry and made new rules in this regard. Interest in animal husbandry was his natural quality.
Adminstrative System : During the period of Hammurabi, the power of the king increased greatly and his autocracy and self-interest increased, but the king was not cruel and unjust. For the help of state, there was a council of ministers. Governance was divided into several departments and responsibility of those departments was held by different ministers. The emperor had the right to implement and abolish the monetary policy. The entire empire was divided into several provinces for the convenience of the administration, the territories of the provinces were governed by officials who were directly responsible to the king.
Justice and punishment system : Hammurabi made a new law code to deal with the new conditions. In the state courts, the judges were appointed by emperor himself and some elderly people of the city used to sit with them to prevent these judges from being biased. An order to appeal the high court against the decision of the lower courts was also started. The final appeal could be made to the king. In the code of punishment, there was a provision of tit for tat principle. The culprit was punished after investigation. Most crimes were judged through trial by water or holy oaths.
