# David - King of Makuria

URL: https://allhistories.com/sudan/rulers/david
Term: 1268/9–4 June 1276
Number in the list: 89
Dynasty: Makuria
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_of_Makuria

David usurped the throne in 1268/9 and challenged Mamluk Egypt, raiding Aswan. Sultan Baibars sent armies, and in 1276 David was driven from Dongola. The Mamluks then installed Mashkouda as a vassal king.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Makurian kings 1199–1268 (Georgios VI, Basil II, Murtashkara)](https://allhistories.com/sudan/rulers/makurian-kings-11991268-georgios-vi-basil-ii-murtashkara)
- Next in list: [Mashkouda](https://allhistories.com/sudan/rulers/mashkouda)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1272 - [Nubian king David attacks Aidhab](https://allhistories.com/sudan/timeline/1272-nubian-king-david-attacks-aidhab)
- 1276 - [Mamluk army sacks Dongola and installs a vassal](https://allhistories.com/sudan/timeline/1276-mamluk-army-sacks-dongola-and-installs-a-vassal)