List of rulers of the pre-Achaemenid kingdoms of Iran
[Aratta] kingdom, prior to c. 2700 BC
The Elamites settlement was in southwestern Iran, where is modern Khuzestan, Ilam, Fars, Bushehr, Lorestan, Bakhtiari and Kohgiluyeh provinces. Their language was neither Semitic nor Indo-European, and they were the geographic ancestors of the Persian/Median empire.
For a full list of Elamite major and minor kings see:
- List of rulers of Elam
Western Kingdoms, c. 2550–c. 700 BC
[Marhasi] kingdom,[Qashqai, 2011.][Legrain, 1922; Cameron, 1936; D’yakonov, 1956; The Cambridge History of Iran; Hinz, 1972; The Cambridge Ancient History; Majidzadeh, 1991; Majidzadeh, 1997.] c. 2550–c. 1900 BC
Some scholars suggested that Warakhshe were located in southeastern Iran in modern Balochistan
- Migirenlil
- Unnamed King
- Abalgamash, revolted against Rimush of Akkad
- Hubshumkibi
- Unnamed King
- Hashibatal
- Arvilukpi
- Pariashum
- Libanugshabash
- Mashhundahli
[Namar] kingdom,[ c. 24th century–c. 750 BC]
- Tishari
- Inbir
- Sadarmat
- Arisen
- Unknown Queen
- Karziyabku
- Ritti-Marduk
- Marduk-Mudammiq
- Ianzu
[Zakhara] kingdom,[ c. 2350–c. 2250 BC]
- The unnamed prince of Zakhara
- Ungapi. Regent of Zakhara
- The unnamed king of Zakhara
Ganhar kingdom,[ c. 21st century BC]
- Kisari
- Warad-Nannar
- Urguedinna Governor under Shulgi of the Ur III
- Kallamu
- Ituria
- Ilushuilia
- Nurakhum
- Kirikiri
- Bilalama
- Isharramashu
- Usurawasu
- Ur-Ninmar
- Ur-Ningizzida
- Ipiq-Adad I
- Sarriia
- Warassa
- Belakum
- Ibal-pi-El I
- Ipiq-Adad II
- Naram-Sin Son of Ipiq-Adad II
- Dannum-tahaz
- Dadusha Son of Ipiq-Adad II
- Ibal-pi-El II Killed by Siwe-Palar-Hupak of Elam who captured Eshnunna
- Silli-Sin
Zabshali kingdom,[ c. 2050–c. 2000 BC]
- Ziringu
- Indasu
- Unknown king
[Parsua] kingdom, c. 840–c. 710 BC
[Ellipi] kingdom, c. 810–c. 700 BC
[Bit-Istar] kingdom, c. 12th century–c. 710 BC
Northwestern Kingdoms, c. 2550 – 521 BC
Kuti">Gutian dynasty of Sumer">Kuti kingdom,[ c. 2550–c. 2100 BC]
[Lullubi] kingdom,[ c. 2400–c. 650 BC]
- Immashkush
- Anubanini he ordered to make an inscription on the rock near
- Satuni
- Irib
- Darianam
- Ikki
- Tar... duni son of Ikki. his inscription is found near the inscription of Anubanini
- Nur-Adad
- Zabini
- Hubaia vassal of Assyrians
- Dada
- Larkutla
Gilzan kingdom,[ c. 900–c. 820 BC]
- Unknown king
- Asau
- Upu
- Arame 858–844 BC
- Lutipri 844–834 BC
- Sarduri I 834–828 BC
- Ishpuini 828–810 BC
- Menua 810–785 BC
- Argishti I 785–753 BC
- Sarduri II 753–735 BC
- Rusa I 735–714 BC
- Argishti II 714–680 BC
- Rusa II 680–639 BC
- Sarduri III 639–635 BC
- Eriména 635–629 BC
- Rusa III 629–590 or 629–615 BC
- Sarduri IV 615–595 BC
- Rusa IV 595–585 BC
Ida kingdom,[ c. 860–c. 710 BC]
- Nikdiara
- Sharsina
- Parnua
Allabria,[ c. 850–c. 710 BC]
- Ianziburiash
- Artasari
- Bēl-apla-iddina
- Itti
Gizilbunda kingdom,[ c. 850–c. 700 BC]
- Pirishati
- Titamashka
- Kiara
- Engur
- Zizi
- Zala
Araziash kingdom,[ c. 850 – 716 BC]
- Barua
- Munsuarta
- Unknown king
- Ramatea
- Satareshu
Manna">Mannaeans">Manna kingdom, c. 850–c. 611 BC
Andia Kingdom,[ c. 850–c. 700 BC]
- Unnamed king of Andia contemporary with Daian-Ashur military leader of Assyrian empire in western Iran
- Telusina who revolted against king of Manna and was defeated by Sargon II king of Assyria
Kishesu kingdom, c. 830–c. 710 BC
Sagbitu kingdom, c. 820–c. 710 BC
Abdadana kingdom, c. 810–c. 710 BC
Zikartu">Zikirti">Zikartu kingdom,[ c. 750 – 521 BC]
- The unnamed king of Zikartu
- Mettati
- Bagparna
- Tritantaechmes
The Medes were an Iranian people. The Persians, a closely related and subject people, revolted against the Median empire during the 6th century BC.[Karalla] kingdom, c. 720–c. 700 BC
Uriaku kingdom, c. 720–c. 700 BC
Karzinu kingdom, c. 720–c. 700 BC
[Saparda] kingdom, c. 720–c. 670 BC
[Scythian] kingdom, c. 700–c. 530 BC
- Ishpaka
- Partatua
- Madea son of Partatua
- Eruvand
- Tigran son of Eruvand
Southern Kingdoms, 27th century–550 BC
[Dilmun] kingdom,[Legrain, 1922; Cameron, 1936; The Cambridge History of Iran; Hinz, 1972; The Cambridge Ancient History; Majidzadeh, 1991; Majidzadeh, 1997.] 27th century–7th century BC
- Ziusudra
- Rimun
- Usiananuri, grandfather of Uballissu-Marduk
- Ilī-ippašra
- Operi
- Hundaru I
- Qena
- Hundaru II
Gunilaha kingdom, c. 2350–c. 2300 BC
- Hidarida
Makkan">Majan (civilization)">Makkan kingdom,[ 23rd century - 550 BC]
- Mannudannu
Bashimi kingdom,[ c. 2100–c. 1900 BC]
- Ilsurabi
- Ibalum
- Warad-Nannar
- Ir-Nanna
- The unnamed king of Bashimi
Zabum kingdom,[ 21st century BC]
- Abummisar
- Abuq-iu-bani
- Unnamed king of Zabum
- Shalhuni
- Warad-Nannar
[Achaemenid] Kings of Parsumash, c. 710–c. 635 BC
- Achaemenes, founder of the dynasty.
- Teispes son of Achaemenes c. 710–c. 685 BC
- Cambyses son of Teispes c. 685–c. 660 BC
- Cyrus son of Cambyses c. 660–c. 635 BC
[Achaemenid] Kings of Anshan">Anshan (Persia)">Anshan, c. 635 – 550 BC
- Teispes of Anshan, or Teispes son of Achaemenes or Cyrus, king of Persia, king of Anshan, c. 635–c. 610 BC
- Cyrus I of Anshan or Cyrus, son of Teispes, king of Anshan c. 610–c. 585 BC
- Cambyses I of Anshan or Cambyses, his son, king of Anshan c. 585 – 559 BC
- Cyrus II the Great or Cyrus, his son, king of Anshan 559–529. He conquered the Median Empire in 550 and established the Persian Empire.
- Ariaramnes of Persia, son of Teispes, king of Persia. His reign is doubtful.
- Arsames of Persia, son of Ariaramnes, king of Persia until 550, died after 520. His reign is doubtful.
- His son Hystaspes was Satrap of Parthia under Cambyses II, Smerdis and his son Darius.
