Old Dongola Timeline

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c. 500 CE - c. 1365 CE
The Nubian kingdom of Dongola flourishes in the Sudan.
c. 540 CE
Traditional date that the Kingdom of Dongola adopts Christianity.
c. 652 CE
A non-aggression and trade treaty is signed between the Kingdom of Dongola and Egypt.
c. 697 CE
The Kingdom of Dongola absorbs or unifies with the two neighbouring Christian kingdoms of Faras (Nobatia) and Alodia.
c. 1002 CE
A large palace is built at Dongola, capital of the Nubian kingdom of that name.
1276 CE
The Mamluks of Egypt attack the Nubian kingdom of Dongola.
1315 CE
The Mamluks of Egypt install a Muslim puppet ruler in the Nubian kingdom of Dongola.
1317 CE
The cathedral of Dongola is converted into a mosque.
c. 1365 CE
The Kingdom of Dongola moves its capital from Dongola to Daw.