The first ruler to have a permanent army

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Grant Combs

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22 February, 06:43

The first ruler to have a permanent army

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Alfred Barrera · Answer 1

Sargon of Agade.

He was the first conqueror of the Sumerian cities of Mesopotamia.

Graham Carpenter · Answer 2

The Akkadians and the Sumerians lived in peace for many years until Sargon sought to extend Akkadian territory. He was the first ruler to have a permanent army, which he used to launch a series of wars on neighboring kingdoms.