Shar-Kali-Sharri

AncientEmperorAkkadian Empire-2217 — -2193

Last strong Akkadian king, empire collapsed.

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Quick Facts

Born

2217 BCE

Died

2193 BCE

Country

Akkadian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score40.4

Shar-Kali-Sharri — Complete Timeline

2217 BC

Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major

Shar-Kali-Sharri became king of the Akkadian Empire after the death of his father Naram-Sin. He inherited an empire facing internal revolts and external pressures from Gutian and Amorite incursions.

Akkadian DynastySuccession

Impact: regional

2210 BC

Defense against the GutiansWar◆ Major

Shar-Kali-Sharri led military campaigns against the Gutian tribes from the Zagros Mountains who were raiding Akkadian territory. He recorded victories but could not permanently halt the Gutian incursions.

Military CampaignGutian Invasion

Impact: regional

2205 BC

Construction of the Ekur templeCultural

Shar-Kali-Sharri undertook restoration and construction work at the Ekur temple in Nippur, the main sanctuary of the god Enlil. This project aimed to legitimize his rule through religious patronage.

Temple BuildingReligious Patronage

constructive

2193 BC

Collapse of the Akkadian EmpirePolitical Action◆ Major

After Shar-Kali-Sharri's death, the Akkadian Empire fragmented into competing city-states. His reign was the last period of strong central control, and the empire collapsed within a few years due to Gutian invasions and internal revolts.

Empire CollapseGutian Invasion

Impact: regionaltragic