Ilshu-rabi explained

Ilshu-rabi
Governor of Pashime
Reign:	c. 2269-2255 BCE
Dynasty:	Akkadian Governor of Pashime

Ilshu-rabi, also Ilšu-rabi (Il-shu-rabi) was a ruler of Pashime around 2250 BCE. He was a vassal of the Akkadian Empire ruler Manishtushu.^[1]

While Ilshu-rabi was in charge of Pashime, another Governor of Manistushu named Eshpum was in charge of Elam, in the city of Susa.^[2]

Stele of Ilshu-rabi

A relief of Ilshu-rabi is known, which was discovered in Tell Abu Sheeja, ancient Pashime. The inscription on the stele reads:

Manishtushu Obelisk

The name of Ilšu-rabi as Governor of Pashime also appears in the Manishtushu Obelisk inscription, in several mentions of his son Ipulum, who is said to be:

Notes and References

1. Book: Álvarez-Mon . Javier . The Art of Elam CA. 4200–525 BC . 2020 . Routledge . 978-1-000-03485-1 . 209 . en.
2. Book: Potts . D. T. . The Archaeology of Elam: Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State . 1999 . Cambridge University Press . 978-0-521-56496-0 . 106 . en.