Naram-Sin campaigned against Magan which also revolted; Naram-Sin, "marched against Magan and personally caught Mandannu, its king", where he instated garrisons to protect the main roads.
Da bi bolje nadzoroval področje, je zgradil kraljevsko prebivališče v Tell Braku, na križišču v osrčju kotline reke Khabur v Jezirah.