Ishpuini of Urartu

Ishpuini (also Ishpuinis) (ruled: 828–810 BC) was king of Urartu. He succeeded his father, Sarduri I, who moved the capital to Tushpa (Van). Ishpuini conquered the Mannaean city of Musasir, which was then made the religious center of the empire. The main temple for the war god Haldi was in Musasir. Ishpuinis and his nation were then attacked by the forces of the Assyrian King Shamshi-Adad V. Ishpuinis fought and defeated Shamshi-Adad. Ishpuini was so confident in his power that he began using names meaning everlasting glory, including, "King of the land of Nairi", "Glorious King", and "King of the Universe".

Ishpuini
King of Urartu
Reignc. 828–810 BC
PredecessorSarduri I
SuccessorMenua
Died810 BC
SpouseNaira
IssueSarduri, Menua
FatherSarduri I
MotherAraransa

Ishpuini was succeeded by his son, Menua.

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