Rimush vs Shamshi-Adad V

Rimush, son of Sargon, crushed a rebellion in Ur, killing many and taking captives. Inscriptions record the destruction of the city's walls and the execution of rebel leaders. This was part of a series of revolts that broke out after Sargon's death, which Rimush suppressed with force.

Rimush led a military campaign against Elam and Warahshe, defeating their combined forces. He captured the king of Warahshe and took booty from the region. This campaign secured the eastern borders of the Akkadian Empire and demonstrated Rimush's military capability.

Rimush was assassinated by his courtiers, as recorded in later Babylonian chronicles. The exact circumstances are unclear, but it is believed that his harsh rule and brutal suppression of rebellions led to a palace conspiracy. His death paved the way for his brother Manishtushu to succeed him.

Shamshi-Adad V, as crown prince, led the suppression of the rebellion by his brother Ashur-danin-pal. He defeated the rebel forces and recaptured the cities of Ashur and Nineveh, securing his succession to the throne.

Shamshi-Adad V married Sammuramat, a Babylonian princess. She later became a powerful regent and is identified by some scholars with the legendary Semiramis, known for building projects and military campaigns.

Shamshi-Adad V led a campaign against the Babylonian king Marduk-zakir-shumi I, defeating him and forcing him to pay tribute. This reasserted Assyrian dominance over Babylon after a period of decline.