About Isputahsu
Isputahsu was a ruler.
Isputahsu (also transliterated as Išputaḫšu) was a king of Kizzuwatna, probably during the late 16th century BC (middle chronology). He signed a treaty of alliance with the Hittite king Telepinu.
Family His father was Pariyawatri, who perhaps was not a king.
The name of Isputahsu is Hittite and not Luwian.
Reign The first king of free Cilicia, Isputahsu was recorded as a "great king" in both cuneiform and Hittite hieroglyphs. A treaty between Ishputahshu and Telepinu is recorded in both Hittite and Akkadian.
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Who was Isputahsu?
king of Kizzuwatna
What was Isputahsu's occupation?
Isputahsu was a ruler.
What nationality was Isputahsu?
Isputahsu's recorded nationality: Kizzuwatna.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isputahsu. https://biography.guide/isputahsu/
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