 Three competing hypotheses have been put forth for the dynasty to which Sheshi belonged.Egyptologists such as Nicolas Grimal, William C. Hayes, and Donald B. Redford believe he should be identified with Salitis, founder of the 15th Dynasty according to historical sources and king of the Hyksos during their invasion of Egypt.Salitis is credited with 19 years of reign and would have lived sometime between c. 1720 BC and 1650 BC.