 At the same time Ugarit lost control of the territory of "Shiyannu" to the east, which halved the area controlled by Niqmepa.The secession was confirmed by Mursili II and "Shiyannu" was placed under the direct control of Carchemish, which was ruled by descendants of Hittite kings as "viceroys".However, because of the loss of "Shiyannu", and by request from Niqmepa, the tribute of Ugarit was reduced by a third.