Mamluk Sultanate The Fourth battle of Dongola or the Second Conquest of Makuria (1287) was fought between the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and the Kingdom of Makuria resulting in a decisive Mamluk vvictory, capturing the Makurian capital Dongola, forcing the king Samamun to flee and placing a puppet on the Makurian throne.
[1][2][3][4] In the year 1287, Sultan Qalawun decided to invade the Kingdom of Makuria and annex it to the Mamluk state militarily, after it had been politically dependent since it was conquered by the Mamluk forces during the reign of Sultan Baybars in the Battle of Dongola (1276).
[2][1][4][3] Qalawun entrusted the task of commanding the army to Izz al-Din al-Kawrani, whom he trusted in his military ability.
The Mamluk army moved towards Makuria divided into 3 parts, led by al-Kawrano, Izz al-Din Aidmar, and Sanjar al-Masruri.
[1][2][4][3] When the Mamluks reached the first border of Makuria, all Makurian forces withdrew from it.