GK
WORLD HISTORY
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by taking control of both northern and southern Mesopotamia
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by conquering the Indian subcontinent
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by invading Upper and Lower Egypt
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by attacking central China from the north and the west
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Detailed explanation-1: -When Sargon overthrew Lugalzagesi and seized power he gained an already united kingdom which he could use to advantage in military campaigns to establish the first empire over all of Mesopotamia. He may have been helped in this by his own legend which established his humble backgrounds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sargon sent Akkadian governors to rule Sumerian cities and tear down defensive walls. He left the Sumerian religion in place but made Akkadian the official language of all Mesopotamia. By lowering physical and linguistic barriers and unifying his realm, he promoted commerce both within Mesopotamia and well beyond.
Detailed explanation-3: -Having ruled in the Fertile Crescent over four thousand years ago, Sargon of Akkad is particularly famous for his ability to successfully conquer and unify all of Mesopotamia as well as many kingdoms outside of the region. As a result, he is known as one of the first people in recorded history to rule over an empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -Sargon’s Akkadian name, Sharru-Kin, means the true or legitimate king-an overstatement that suggests that he had no real claim to the throne. After coming to the throne of Kish, Sargon quickly attacked and defeated the powerful king of Uruk, Lugalzagesi, an ally of Ur-Zababa.