Battle of Faggeta

The Battle of Faggeta was fought in Ethiopia at Faggeta Lekoma on 9 December 1769. Ras Mikael Sehul, Emperor Tekle Haymanot II and Wand Bewossen fought and defeated Fasil of Damount in a large and costly battle. Tekle Haymanot is said to have camped at Dengel Ber on his march south against Fasil.

Battle of Faggeta
Location
Faggeta Lekoma, Ethiopia
11.3333°N 36.7500°E / 11.3333; 36.7500
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Ethiopian Empire Ethiopian Empire
Commanders and leaders

Emperor Tekle Haymanot II Ras Mikael Sehul

Dejazmach Wand Bewossen		 Fasil of Damount

References
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