Battle of Gallabat

March 9–10, 1889 · Gallabat

Result Mahdist victory

Emperor Yohannes IV attacked the Mahdist army at Gallabat on the Sudanese border. He was mortally wounded, and the Ethiopian army withdrew.

Mahdist State

Ethiopian Empire

Strength and losses

Strength
85,000
Killed
c. 15,000