Murtashkara
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Reign?–1268 or 1269
SuccessorDavid
BornFirst half of the 13th century
ReligionCoptic Orthodox Christianity
| Murtashkara | |
|---|---|
| King of Makuria | |
| Reign | ?–1268 or 1269 |
| Successor | David |
| Born | First half of the 13th century |
| Religion | Coptic Orthodox Christianity |
Murtashkara, appearing in medieval Islamic sources as Abu al-Izz Murtashkara, was king of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria until he was deposed by David in 1268/9.
Mamluk sources report that Murtashkara grew blind about 1268/9. His nephew David seized the opportunity and imprisoned him, banished his sons to the Kingdom of al-Abwab in the south and seized the throne himself. Afterwards David sent gifts to the Mamluk Sultan Baybars, who recognized him as rightful Makurian king.[1]