This is an incomplete list of kings of Kush. The dates are only rough estimates. While the chronological list is well known only a few monarchs have definite dates, these include those that also ruled Egypt and Aspelta who ruled during an Egyptian invasion. The others a based on estimated made by F. Hintze . The estimates are based on the average length of the reigns, which were then shortened or lengthened based on the size and splendour of the monarch's tomb. The assumption being that monarchs who reigned longer had more time and resources to build their burial sites. An added complication is that in recent years there have been disputes as to which monarch belongs to which tomb.
Capital at Napata
Capital transferred to Meroë.
Attack on Aswan and Roman counterattack, sack of Napata, after 24 BC
- Amanishakheto (10-1 BCE)
- Natakamani (1 BCE-20 CE)
- Amanitore
- Arikhankharer
- Arikakahtani
- Shorkaror (c.20-30)
- Pisakar (c.30-40)
- Amanitaraqide (c.40-50)
- Amanitenmemide (c.50-62)
- Amanikhatashan (62-85)
- Teritnide (c.85-90)
- Teqerideamani I (c.90-114)
- Tamelerdeamani (114-134)
- Adeqetali (134-140)
- Takideamani (c.140-155)
- Tarekeniwal (c.155-170)
- Amanikhalika (c.170-175)
- Aritenyesbokhe (c.175-190)
- Amanikhareqerem (c.190-200)
- Teritedakhatey (c.200-215)
- Aryesbokhe (215-225)
- (unknown king) (225-246)
- (unknown king) (246)
- Teqerideamani II (246-266 ?)
- Maleqorobar (266-283)
- Yesbokheamani (283-300)
- (unknown queen) (300-308)
- (unknown queen) (308-320)
- (unknown) (320-355) ?
- (Unknown sequence thereafter)
For earlier rulers see list of Egyptian viceroys of Kush