Who was Ahmose I and what was his role in driving out the Hyksos from ancient Egypt?

Ahmose I was the first pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, and he played a crucial role in expelling the Hyksos invaders who had controlled northern Egypt for over 100 years. Ahmose's father, Seqenenre Tao II, had initiated a campaign to expel the Hyksos, but was killed in battle. When Ahmose ascended to the throne, he continued his father's mission, launching a series of military campaigns against the Hyksos and their allies in the Levant.

Ahmose was a gifted military leader and strategist, and under his leadership, the Egyptian army was able to achieve significant victories against the Hyksos. He is credited with developing new military tactics and technologies, such as the use of chariots and siege engines, which helped to turn the tide of the war in Egypt's favor.

After a long and brutal campaign, Ahmose and his forces were ultimately successful in driving out the Hyksos and reuniting Egypt under a single ruler. Ahmose went on to oversee a period of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Egypt, known as the New Kingdom, which saw the construction of iconic monuments such as the Temple of Karnak and the Great Temple of Abu Simbel.