Battle of Amba Jebelli

The Battle of Amba Jebelli was fought in Ethiopia in 1854 between the forces of Kassa Hailu (later known as Tewodros II), and the forces of of Gojjam. Kassa was victorious, Birru Goshu was captured and spent the next 14 years in chains. Jebelli is one of two ambas, or fortified mountaintops, in the valley of the Chamwaga River, and was frequently used as a stronghold by the rulers of Gojjam.

Battle of Amba Jebelli

The Battle of Amba Jebelli was fought in Ethiopia in 1854 between the forces of Kassa Hailu (later known as Tewodros II), and the forces of of Gojjam. Kassa was victorious, Birru Goshu was captured and spent the next 14 years in chains. Jebelli is one of two ambas, or fortified mountaintops, in the valley of the Chamwaga River, and was frequently used as a stronghold by the rulers of Gojjam.