Osorkon IV
king of Egypt
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Osorkon IV was a king of Egypt during the Third Intermediate period, ruling around 730 BCE. He was part of the 22nd Dynasty, which was of Libyan descent. During his reign, Egypt experienced fragmentation, with local Libyan chiefs holding significant power. The Kushite state in Sudan began to expand, with its ruler Kashta advancing into Upper Egypt and forcing Osorkon IV to retreat to the delta. This period saw a decline in centralized authority and a rise in regional powers within Egypt.1
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