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Battle of Debre Abbay

When
14 February 1831
Where
Mai Islami near Debre Abbay
Part of
Battle of Debre Abbay: Ras Marye defeats Sabagadis in Tigray

Ras Marye's forces defeated Sabagadis near Debre Abbay on 14 February 1831, resulting in Marye's death and Sabagadis' execution.

The armies met on 14 February 1831 at Mai Islami near Debre Abbay. Sabagadis' forces were overwhelmed in the bloodiest battle of the Zemene Mesafint. Marye died during the conflict, and Sabagadis was executed by Oromo soldiers on 15 February in retaliation.

Sources

  1. Battle of Debre Abbay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Debre Abbay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-13
  3. Subagadis Woldu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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