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Khyan, Khian or Khayan was reportedly the fourth King of the Hyksos Fifteenth dynasty of Egypt who ruled around 1610-1580 BC. The Danish Egyptologist Kim Ryholt who published an extensive catalogue of the monuments of all the numerous Pharaohs of the Second Intermediate Period notes an important personal detail regarding this king's family.

A stela set up in Avaris contains the nomen and prenomen of Khayan and a now lost dedication (presumably to Seth, Lord of Avaris) below which are inscribed the title and name of the Eldest King's Son Yanassi. The association of Khayan with those of his eldest son upon this stela suggests that the latter in fact was his designated successor, as also implied by his title. Khayan was, however, succeeded by Apophis who was apparently an usurper."Ryholt argues that the Turin Canon gives Khyan a reign of 30 to 40 years due to the large numbers of objects known for this Hyksos king. Since both Bietak and Ryholt note the fact that Yanassi was apparently Khyan's designated successor, Apophis must have staged a coup d'etat to seize power--perhaps immediately after the death of Khyan to pre-empt the latter's son from assuming the throne.

Ruling dynasty in ancient Egypt, of foreign origin. The Hyksos is ranked as the 15 Dynasty.They took control over Memphis, the capital of Egypt in 1650 BCE, and founded the 15th dynasty (1650- 1550 BCE), which ran parallel to the 16th dynasty, a dynasty of vassal chiefs under Hyksos' control. The Hyksos established a stronghold in Avaris, from where they could administer Egypt and collect taxes.The rule of the Hyksos resulted in a period of peace and prosperity. Egyptian religion was respected, and Egyptian culture survived well, even though the culture of the Hyksos was introduced in the Nile Delta area. Practically nothing remains of their monuments, but the Hyksos came to have lasting influence on Egyptian military technique, with the introduction of horses and chariots.The origins of the Hyksos are unclear, but they were probably from Palestine and Syria. Evidence clearly indicate that they were a Semitic people, and with a nomadic life style.The revolt against the Hyksos emerged in Thebes, under the leadership of Ahmose 1, a vassal king from the delta region, who managed to crush an alliance that existed between the Hyksos and the Cushites in Nubia.