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Death of Emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia

When
1559
Where
Nech Sar, Fatagar
Episodes
1

Emperor Gelawdewos of Ethiopia was killed on 23 March 1559 during the Battle of Fatagar against Nur ibn Mujahid. The sources confirm his death in battle but do not explicitly name his successor.

Episodes

  1. 23 March 1559 · Nech Sar, FatagarBattle of Fatagar

    Gelawdewos was killed by Harari cavalry after being struck by a bullet during the engagement at Nech Sar.

Background and detail

Battle of Fatagar. In 1559, Nur ibn Mujahid invaded Fatagar with a large force. The imperial army met the Emir's troops at Nech Sar. Gelawdewos was struck by a bullet but continued fighting until surrounded and killed by Harari cavalry.

Aftermath. After the battle, Emir Nur sent the Emperor's head to Sa'ad ad-Din II and plundered Ethiopian territory. A priest had previously warned Gelawdewos of danger, causing many soldiers to flee before the engagement concluded.

People involved

Sources

  1. Gelawdewos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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