The Battle of Endagabatan was fought in the year 1563 between the forces of the Ethiopian Empire led by Dejazmach Taklo, and rebels under Dejazmach Hamalmal.[2]
| Battle of Endagabatan | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Ethiopian Empire Islamic state of Wej | Rebels | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Dejazmach Taklo Garad Asmadin | Dejazmach Hamalmal | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown Abyssinan Imperial troops 800 Wej Cavalry | 500 Cavalry, and unknown foot soldiers | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Battle
Hamalmal led a revolt against his cousin, the Emperor of Ethiopia Sarsa Dengel. Hamalmal barricaded his forces at Endagabatan in preparation for an offensive.[3] Largely outnumbered by Hamalmal's rebels, the Emperor's able general Taklo successfully received assistance from the Malassay Muslim Garad Asmadin of Wej.[4] The revolt was suppressed after a series of victories by the imperial troops which led to Hamalmal requesting clemency from the Emperor.[5]