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Battle of Embabo

1882 · 19th century

The Battle of Embabo was fought on 6 June 1882 in western Ethiopia between King Menelik of Shewa and King Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam, rivals for the Oromo lands south of the Abay. Menelik won and captured Tekle Haymanot, securing the south-west for Shewa.

Battle of Embabo
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Kingdom of Gojjam

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