Battle of Endagabatan | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ethiopian Empire Islamic state of Wej | Rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Dejazmach Taklo Garad Asmadin | Dejazmach Hamalmal | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown Abyssinan Imperial troops 800 Wej Cavalry | 500 Cavalry, and unknown foot soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Endagabatan was fought in the year 1563 between the forces of the Ethiopian Empire led by Dejazmach Taklo, and rebels under Dejazmach Hamalmal. [2]
Hamalmal led a revolt against his cousin, the Emperor of Ethiopia Sarsa Dengel. Hamalmal barricaded his forces at Endagabatan in preparation for an offensive. [3] Largely outnumbered by Hamalmal's rebels, the Emperor's able general Taklo successfully received assistance from the Malassay Muslim Garad Asmadin of Wej. [4] The revolt was suppressed after a series of victories by the imperial troops which led to Hamalmal requesting clemency from the Emperor. [5]