X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Susenyos I


Susenyos I

After his defeat, Za Sellase became a supporter of Susenyos, but eventually fell out with Susenyos early in his reign, and was imprisoned on an amba in Guzamn.

Despite defeating the rebels three different times, the pretender managed to escape each battle to hide in the mountains of Hamasien.

According to James Bruce, the Royal Chronicle of Susenyos reports 12,000 Oromo were killed while only 400 on the Emperor's side were lost.


Similar


see also