Around the year 1590 B.C., Hantili, with the help of Zidanta, his son-in-law, assassinated Mursili. Afterwards, Hantili succeeded him as king of the Hittites.
Around 1590 B.C., Hantili, aided by Zidanta, his son-in-law, murdered Mursili. He subsequently ascended to the throne as king of the Hittites.