Ahmose I came to the throne as the founder of the 18th Dyna…

Ahmose I came to the throne as the founder of the 18th Dynasty, part of the New Kingdom. He launched a series of military campaigns to drive the Hyksos out of Egypt, which culminated in the siege of their capital, Avaris. After defeating the Hyksos, Ahmose pursued them into southern Canaan to prevent any further threats.