Years in Ethiopian History Flashcards
13th-mid-16th century
1270
“Solomonic” dynasty established
14th C. (7.1)
Kibre Negest (“Glory of Kings”) was elaborated
r.1314-1344
Amde-Tsion
r.1270-1285
Yekuno-Amlak
1300
succession issue appears to have been partially resolved
r. 1299-1314
Widim-Ra’ad
1540
Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi’s force destroyed Amba-Gishen
1636
the establishment of Gondar
the Christian highland state also developed a great interest in the Zeila trade and trade routes
Since 1270
1332
defeat of Ifat by the Christian forces of Amde Seyon
1367
establishment of muslim Sultanate of Adal
1520
the centre of Adal was changed to the city of Harar
1543
defeat of Imam Ahmed
1576/7
Sultanate of Adal changed its capital to Awsa which is in the present Afar region
1529-1543
height of the war between CHK & MS
late 14th century
To regain their independence and control over the Zeila trade route Haqadin II and Sa’adadin retreated to the Harar plateau and set up a new Muslim resistance base
1527
Giragn military expeditions against the Christian forces of Lebne Dengel started
1528
Recognizing the impending danger, Lebne-Dengel gathered a massive force
March 1529
the Muslim force of Imam Ahmed achieved victory over the Christian army at the battle of Shimbra Kure (near Mojjo)