The Twelfth Dynasty brought the Middle Kingdom to new heights. The pharaohs started keeping well-trained standing armies, and had fortifications built. These armies were also used in foreign campaigns, but mostly there was peace and economic prosperity that hadn't existed since the Old Kingdom.
| № | Pharaoh | Also known as | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amenemhat I | Amenemhet I | 1939–1910 |
| 2 | Senusret I | Senusret I, Senwosret I | 1920–1875 |
| 3 | Amenemhat II | Amenemhet II | 1878–1843 |
| 4 | Senusret II | Senusret II, Senwosret II | 1845–1837 |
| 5 | Senusret III | Senusret III, Senwosret III, Sesostris | 1837–1819 |
| 6 | Amenemhat III | Amenemhet III | 1818–1773 |
| 7 | Amenemhat IV | Amenemhet IV | 1772–1764 |
| 8 | Neferusobek | Sobekneferu | 1763–1760 |
