Menelik II's conquests

1878 – 1904

Result Shewan-Ethiopian victory

Menelik, first as king of Shewa and then as emperor, conquered large lands to the south, east and west. The campaigns created most of the borders of modern Ethiopia.

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Battles 2

June 6, 1882

Battle of Embabo Shewan victory Embabo Menelik II

January 9, 1887

Battle of Chelenqo Shewan victory Chelenqo Menelik II, Mekonnen Welde Mikael

Key commanders

Ethiopian Empire 2

Menelik II belligerent leader

Mekonnen Welde Mikael military commander

Shewa 1

Menelik II military commander