Meli-Shipak II

AncientEmperorKassite Dynasty-1186 — -1172

Granted land to his son, recorded on kudurru.

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Quick Facts

Born

1186 BCE

Died

1172 BCE

Country

Kassite Dynasty

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)39

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score45.9

Meli-Shipak II — Complete Timeline

1180 BC

Land Grant to Son Marduk-apla-iddina IPolitical Action◆ Major

Meli-Shipak II granted land to his son Marduk-apla-iddina I, recorded on a kudurru (boundary stone). The kudurru details the land boundaries, exemptions, and blessings, serving as a legal document and a symbol of royal authority and succession planning.

Land GrantKudurruSuccession

Impact: nationalconstructive

1175 BC

Issuance of Multiple KudurrusCultural

Meli-Shipak II issued several kudurrus recording land grants and legal privileges to officials and family members. These stone monuments provide valuable insight into Kassite land tenure, taxation, and religious practices, and are key archaeological sources for the period.

KudurruLand TenureArchaeology

Impact: nationalconstructive