Manishtushu
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| Manishtushu | |
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| Born | Manishtushu |
| Other names | Maništušu |
| Title | King of Akkadian Empire |
| Children | Naram-Sin of Akkad |
| Parent(s) | Sargon of Akkad Queen Tashlultum |
| Relatives | En-hedu-ana (sister) Rimush (brother) Ibarum (brother) Shar-Kali-Sharri (grandson) |
Manishtushu (or Maništušu) was a king of the Akkadian Empire from 2276 to 2261 BC.
Biography
Manishtushu was the son of Sargon of Akkad and Queen Tashlultum, brother of En-hedu-ana and the father of Naram-Sin. He was preceded by his younger brother Rimush, was assassinated by members of his own court, and was succeeded by his son Naram-Sin.
Accomplishments
- Conquered the city of Shirasum in Elam, what is modern day West/Southwest Iran.
- Sailed a fleet down the Tigris River that eventually traded with 37 other nations as well as plundered silver mines.
- Rebuilt the destroyed temple of Ishtar in Nineveh 2260 BCE.
See also
| Preceded by | King of Akkad King of Kish, Uruk, Lagash, and Umma Overlord of Elam ca. 2205 - 2191 BC (short) |
Succeeded by Naram-Sin |
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