Battle of the Dindar River
- When
- 1738
- Where
- Kingdom of Sennar; Ethiopian Empire
- Episodes
- 2
In 1738, Emperor Iyasu II of Ethiopia suffered a decisive defeat against the Funj Sultanate at the Battle of the Dindar River. The loss resulted in the capture of significant religious relics, which were later ransomed for 8,000 ounces of gold, and permanently undermined the emperor's military reputation.
Episodes
- 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.
- Aftermath and Reputation
The defeat at the Dindar River decisively ended Iyasu II's hopes of proving military competence and diminished the prestige of Gondar.
Background and detail
Outcome and Consequences. The campaign ended in a significant defeat for the Ethiopian forces at the Battle of the Dindar River. During the engagement, the Funj captured an icon of Christ and a piece of the True Cross. These relics had to be ransomed for 8,000 ounces of gold. The loss decisively ended Iyasu II's hopes of proving his military competence and diminished the force of Gondar.
People involved
- Iyasu II · Emperor of Ethiopia
- Funj Sultanate · Opposing force
Sources
- Iyasu II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Funj Sultanate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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