Episode 4 of 4
Capture of Emperor's Body
- When
- 12 March 1889
- Where
- Atbara River
Mahdist forces captured the body of Emperor Yohannes IV, sending his head to Omdurman as a trophy.
On 12 March, Zeki Tummal's forces overtook the Ethiopian rearguard near the Atbara River. The Mahdists inflicted heavy losses and captured the Emperor's body, cutting off his head.
Sources
- Battle of Gallabat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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