The New Kingdom began under the rule of Ahmose. What did he accomplish that allowed for the emergence of the New Kingdom?
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Ahmose was able to defeat the Hyksos, who had ruled over Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period, and reunify the country. This victory marked the beginning of the New Kingdom and allowed for a period of stability and prosperity in Egypt. Ahmose also established a new capital at Thebes and initiated a series of military campaigns that expanded Egypt's borders and brought wealth and power to the kingdom. His accomplishments paved the way for the emergence of the New Kingdom as a dominant force in the ancient world.