Reign of Emperor Yohannes IV (1872-1889)

1. Kassa Mercha defeats Tekle Giyorgis II

   Jul 11, 1871Labels: Kassa Mercha, Adwa

   • Britannica
   • Assem River

2. Yohannes IV crowned emperor at Axum

   Jan 12, 1872Labels: Yohannes IV, Axum

   • Britannica
   • Yohannes IV

3. Ethiopian victory in the Battle of Gundet

   Nov 14, 1875Labels: Battle of, Egyptian forces

   • Gundet
   • Britannica

4. Ethiopian victory in the Battle of Gura

   Mar 7, 1876Labels: Battle of, Ras Alula

   • Gura
   • Britannica

5. Council of Boru Meda backs Tewahedo doctrine

   May 1, 1878Labels: Council of, Ethiopian Orthodox

   • African IDEA

6. Menelik II submits to Yohannes IV

   Jan 1, 1879Labels: Menelik II, Shewa

   • Britannica
   • Ethiopia History

7. Battle of Embabo shifts balance toward Shewa

   Jun 6, 1882Labels: Battle of, Menelik II

   • Embabo

8. Hewett Treaty signed at Adwa

   Jun 3, 1884Labels: Hewett Treaty, Adwa

   • UK Treaties
   • Hewett Treaty

9. Italy occupies the port of Massawa

   Feb 5, 1885Labels: Massawa, Italy

   • Britannica
   • Siege Saati

10. Ras Alula defeats Mahdists at Kufit

    Sep 22, 1885Labels: Ras Alula, Kufit

    • Kufit

11. Battle of Dogali checks Italian advance

    Jan 26, 1887Labels: Battle of, Ras Alula

    • Dogali
    • Britannica

12. Mahdists sack Gondar after Sar Weha defeat

    Jan 1, 1888Labels: Gondar, Mahdists

    • Gondar
    • Tekle Haymanot

13. Yohannes IV killed at the Battle of Gallabat

    Mar 10, 1889Labels: Yohannes IV, Battle of

    • Gallabat
    • Yohannes IV
    • Britannica

14. Treaty of Wichale follows imperial transition

    May 2, 1889Labels: Treaty of, Menelik II

    • Britannica
    • Wuchale