Shilhak-Inshushinak I (Elamite: Šilḫak-Inšušinak, meaning "Powered by Inshushinak") was king of Elam from about 1150 to 1120 BC and a member of the Shutrukid ruling dynasty.[1] He was the son of Shutruk-Nahhunte I.
| Shilhak-Inshushinak I | |
|---|---|
| King of Anshan and Susa | |
 Brick of Shilhak-Inshushinak with Elamite inscription, regarding the decoration of Susa with enamelled bricks, v. -1140, musée du Louvre | |
| King of Elam | |
| Reign | c. 1150 - c. 1120 BC |
| Predecessor | Kutir-Nahhunte II |
| Successor | Hutelutush-Inshushinak |
| Dynasty | Shutrukid |
Background
In the decades before the rule of Shilhak-Inshushinak, the Elamite state grew from a Babylonian vassal into a prosperous and expanding empire. His father, Shutruk-Nahhunte invaded Babylon and his brother Kutir-Nahhunte II held strong control on the conquered lands.
Reign
When he replaced his older brother, Kutir-Nahhunte II he became the last great king of Elam. He married the widow of his brother Queen Nahhunte-utu and had 8 children. [1]
He waged wars with Babylonia, much like his immediate predecessors, in addition to conquering large parts of northern and eastern Mesopotamia. [2]
He ruled for thirty years and many inscriptions have remained of him.
References
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