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Battle of the Dindar River
- When
- 1738
- Where
- Kingdom of Sennar
- Part of
- Battle of the Dindar River
Ethiopian forces under Iyasu II were defeated by the Funj at the Dindar River in 1738, resulting in the capture of religious relics.
The campaign against the Kingdom of Sennar concluded with a defeat at the Battle of the Dindar River. The Funj captured an icon of Christ and a piece of the True Cross, which were subsequently ransomed for 8,000 ounces of gold. This event marked a significant military setback for the Ethiopian Empire.
Sources
- Iyasu II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Funj Sultanate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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