Battle of Dongola (1276)

BelligerentsKingdom of MakuriaCommanders and leadersDavid of MakuriaBaybarsStrength Unknown UnknownCasualties and losses 10,000 captured; many killed Unknown

The Battle of Dongola (1276) was fought between the Mamluk Sultanate under Baybars and the Kingdom of Makuria. The Mamluks achieved a decisive victory, capturing the Makurian capital Dongola, forcing the king David of Makuria to flee and placing a puppet on the Makurian throne. After this battle the Kingdom of Makuria went into a period of decline until its collapse in the 15th century.