1882
The future of Ethiopia into the 20 century is determinedat the Battle of Embabo. The Shewa province under Emperor Menelik II and theGojjam province under King Tekel Haymanot (pic) do battle over control of the Oromo areas of the Gibe region, a fertile agricultural land where gold has been discovered. The battle’s victor – Menelik of Shewa – gains an economic treasure that ensures his dominance over the country.