Qalidurut was the King of

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during 7th Century. He is mostly known for his victories against

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in the

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and Second Battle of Dongola.

Reign

Very little is known about Qalidurut; the first mention of the king comes from

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sources. After his victory against

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in the Second Battle of Dongola he signed

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to keep peace between Makuria and Rashidun Caliphate and it regulated Makuria's political and economic relations with the caliphate for the next 520 years. After the treaty was signed Qalidurut and his son Zacharias rebuilt a

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in Dongola destroyed during the war. He also built a cruciform building in the city in commemoration of the defenders of

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. The city of Dongola experienced prosperity under their reign.Godlewski, W. Dongola – ancient Tungul archaeological guide p10 https://pcma.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/template/main/file/Dongola_guide/Dongola_guide_book.pdf

References

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