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Carinus vs Marduk-zakir-shumi I
Marduk-zakir-shumi I leads by 8.8 pts · 2 figures compared
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Carinus
Emperor · Ancient
39.8Total
Marduk-zakir-shumi I
Emperor · Ancient
48.6Total
Basic Information
Born
250
-855
Died
285
-819
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
Roman Empire
Babylon
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Western
Middle Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
30.4
44.5
Political (20%)
34.1
43.5
Influence (20%)
59.4
60.7
Legacy (20%)
45.0
48.6
Leadership (15%)
30.7
38.4
Strategy (15%)
30.0
52.1
TOTAL
39.8
48.6
Carinus — Complete Timeline
283 AD
Co-Emperor with NumerianPolitical Action◆ Major
Carinus was proclaimed co-emperor with his brother Numerian after the death of their father Carus. Carinus ruled the Western provinces from Rome while Numerian governed the East. His reign was marked by alleged cruelty and debauchery, contributing to his unpopularity with the army.
Imperial SuccessionCo-EmperorCrisis of the Third Century
Impact: regional
284 AD
Suppression of the Usurper JulianusWar
Carinus defeated the usurper Marcus Aurelius Julianus, who had proclaimed himself emperor in Pannonia after Numerian's death. The victory secured Carinus's control over the Western provinces and eliminated a rival before his confrontation with Diocletian.
UsurpationCivil WarCrisis of the Third Century
Impact: regional
285 AD
Battle of the MargusWar◆ Major
Carinus led his army against the forces of Diocletian at the Battle of the Margus River in Moesia. Despite initial success, Carinus was killed by his own officers during the battle, possibly due to his unpopularity. His death ended the line of emperors from the Crisis of the Third Century.
Civil WarBattleCrisis of the Third Century
Impact: regionaltragic
Marduk-zakir-shumi I — Complete Timeline
851 BC
Alliance with Shalmaneser IIIPolitical Action◆ Major
Marduk-zakir-shumi I formed an alliance with the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III. This alliance helped Marduk-zakir-shumi suppress a rebellion by his brother and secured Assyrian support for Babylonian rule, marking a period of cooperation between the two powers.
Assyrian AllianceRebellion SuppressionDiplomacy
Impact: regionalconstructive
Expert Analysis
Carinus vs Marduk-zakir-shumi I: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Carinus (Emperor, Ancient era) and Marduk-zakir-shumi I (Emperor, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Marduk-zakir-shumi I holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 48 compared to Carinus's 39. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Marduk-zakir-shumi ILeader
Mil: 44.5Pol: 43.5Inf: 60.7
48.6
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Carinus
Mil: 30.4Pol: 34.1Inf: 59.4
39.8
+8.8 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
20
30
Win Rate
25
35
Expansion
5
20
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
5
20
Diplomacy
10
60
Economy
5
25
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
5
20
Global
5
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
10
25
Longevity
5
15
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
15
40
Stability
5
35
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
10
30
Tactics
15
25
Reform
5
15
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