1831 engagement in Ethiopia between Ras Marye and Dejazmach Sabagadis
Battle of Debre Abbay
Date
14 February 1831
Location
Mai Islami, Ethiopia
Result
Victory for Ras Marye
Belligerents
Loyalists to Sabagadis
Loyalists to Ras Marye
Commanders and leaders
Dejazmach Sabagadis
Ras Marye of Yejju † Wube Haile Mariam
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Battles of the Zemene Mesafint
Nefas Mewcha
Faggeta
Sarbakusa
Madab
Kossober
Debre Abbay
Chenti Ber
Konzoula
Debre Tabor
Gur Amba
Takusa
Ayshal
Amba Jebelli
Derasge
Bereket
Iloha?
The Battle of Debre Abbay, also known as the Battle of Mai Islami, was a conflict between Ras Marye of Yejju, regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, and his rival from Tigray, Dejazmach Sabagadis of Agame. Although Ras Marye lost his life in the battle, Dejazmach Sabagadis was defeated and executed by Ras Marye's followers after surrendering.[1][2]
^Rosenfeld, Chris Prouty (1986). "The background of Taytu Betul Hayle Maryam". Empress Taytu and Menilek II Ethiopia 1883-1910. Ravens Educational & Development Services. pp. 26–43. ISBN 9780932415103.
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