| Ili-ishmani | |
| Military Governor of Elam | |
| Reign: | c. 2200 BCE |
| Predecessor: | Epirmupi |
| Successor: | Awan Dynasty |
| Dynasty: | Akkadian Governor of Elam |
Ili-ishmani ( i3-li2-isz-ma-ni) was a ruler of Elam around 2200 BCE. 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.[1] [2] 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.[3] Ili-ishmani rose from the position of scribe, already one of the top three positions in the land, to the position of Governor.[4]
His predecessor was probably Epirmupi.[5] After him, and the weakening of the Akkadian Empire, rule in Elam probably reverted to local rulers of the Awan Dynasty.[6]
The fragment of an axe is known, which was dedicated by Ili-ishmani.[7] [8] It reads:
A seal found in Lagash also has the inscription "Ili-ishmani Governor (Ensi) of Susa" (Ili-ishmani ensi Shushanki).[9]