Intef II was a Pharaoh of the Eleventh dynasty during the First Intermediate Period. His capital lay at Thebes. At this time, Egypt was split between several local dynasties. After the death of the nomarch Ankhtifi , Intef II was able to unite all the southern nomes down to the First Cataract. After this he clashed with his main rivals, the nomarchs of Heracleopolis for the possession of Abydos. The city changed hands several times, but Intef II was eventually victorius, extending his rule north to the thirteenth nome (see map).

After these wars, more friendly relations were established and the rest of Intef II's reign was peaceful.

The earliest attested dating of the god Amun at Karnak was during his reign.