With a name meaning "shepherd kings," they ended the Middle Kingdom and ruled as the Fifteenth Dynasty.
Their kings were listed as legitimate in the Turin Papyrus, and their downfall may have resulted from a quarrel with King Seqenenre. Their period of dominance began with the rule of Salitis, and Josephus alone identifies them with the Hebrews. Their capital was at Avaris, and they were overthrown by Ahmose. With a name meaning "shepherd kings," they ended the Middle Kingdom and ruled as the Fifteenth Dynasty. For 10 points name this group that introduced the compound bow and the horse and chariot during their occupation of Egypt.
Their kings were listed as legitimate in the Turin Papyrus, and their downfall may have resulted from a quarrel with King Seqenenre.
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