what kingdom defeated nubia or kush

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The Kingdom of Kush was not definitively defeated by a single kingdom, as it had a complex history with multiple conflicts and interactions, especially with ancient Egypt. However, historically:

  • The Egyptian New Kingdom defeated and annexed Nubia (which included the Kingdom of Kush) around 1504 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose I. Egypt destroyed the Kushite capital Kerma and ruled Nubia for several centuries as a province called Kush, with Egyptian viceroys governing the region. This period marks a significant Egyptian domination over Nubia/Kush.
  • After the decline of Egyptian control around 1070 BC, the Kushite kingdom reemerged at Napata and eventually became strong enough to conquer and rule Egypt as its 25th dynasty from approximately 747 to 656 BC.

Thus, the Kingdom of Kush was historically defeated and annexed by the Egyptian New Kingdom but later reversed this when Kushite rulers conquered Egypt. There is no simple answer naming a single kingdom that permanently defeated Kush; instead, Egypt was both conqueror and later conquered by Kush at different times.