Emperor menelik territorial expansion had three phases first 1. Kingship of shewa up to Coronation of king of kings 2. From being king of king up to Battle of adwa 3. After battle of adwa But Could you tell me which areas Submitted in the respective phases?
Feb 15, 20251. Kingship of Shewa (Up to Coronation as King of Kings in 1889) During this period, Menelik expanded his control as the King of Shewa, incorporating: • Arsi (1875–76) • Harar (1887) • Western Oromo regions • Sidama and Gurage areas 2. From Coronation as King of Kings to the Battle of Adwa (1889–1896) After becoming Emperor, Menelik expanded further into: • Bale • Sidamo • Kefa (1897, slightly after Adwa but part of this broader period) • Wolayta (1894) • Gamo, Gofa, and other southern regions 3. After the Battle of Adwa (1896–1913) Following Ethiopia’s victory at Adwa, Menelik consolidated his rule and added: • Benishangul-Gumuz • Gambella • Other southern and southwestern frontier regions
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