Ili-ishmani (๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ i3-li2-isz-ma-ni; fl.โc. 2150 BC) was a ruler of Elam around 2150 BC. His name is purely Akkadian, and he was in charge of Elam at the time of Naram-Sin and/or Shar-Kali-Sharri, and probably their vassal. His title of "Military Governor" (Shakkanakku in Akkadian, GIR.NITA in Sumerian) suggests that he was a dependent of the Akkadian kings, rather than an independent ruler. Ili-ishmani rose from the position of scribe, already one of the top three positions in the land, to the position of Governor.
His predecessor was probably Epirmupi. After him, and the weakening of Akkad, rule in Elam probably reverted to local rulers of the Awan Dynasty.
Axe fragment
The fragment of an axe is known, which was dedicated by Ili-ishmani. It reads:
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ / ๐พ๐ฌ / ๐๐ด / ๐ ๐พ / ๐๐
"i3-li2-isz-ma-ni / dub-sar / szagina / ma-ti / elam{ki}
"Ili-iลกmani, / scribe, / military governor (shakkanakku) / of the land / of Elam."
Seal inscription
A seal found in Lagash also has the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor (Ensi) of Susa" (๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐น๐๐ Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki).
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