Egypt & the NileAfrica

Hyksos (Fifteenth Dynasty)

Also known as Fifteenth Dynasty of Egypt

c. 1650 – c. 1550 BCE · about 100 years approximate dates

The Hyksos were rulers of West Asian origin who controlled northern Egypt from Avaris during the Second Intermediate Period. They were expelled by the Theban king Ahmose I, founder of the New Kingdom.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1650 – c. 1550 BCE
Region	Egypt & the Nile
Continent	Africa
Capital	Avaris
Religion(s)	Ancient Egyptian religion, Canaanite religion
Peak extent	≈ 0.65 million km² (c. 1650 BCE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

Followed by

New Kingdom of Egypt

In the Islamic timeline

Prophet Yusuf (AS) — Some writers place Yusuf under the Hyksos, noting the Qur'an calls the ruler "king" (malik) rather than Pharaoh; disputed.

Sources

Wikipedia – Hyksos
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.