In the Hewett Treaty, concluded in 1884, the United Kingdom recognized Bogos and Massawa as possessions of Ethiopia in return for Ras Alula's help evacuating the Egyptian garrisons of Amedeb, Algeden, Keren, Ghirra, and Gallabat which had been isolated by the Mahdists, and because of these successes the British once more asked for his help against the Mahdists under Osman Digna. On 9 October 1876, the Emperor made Alula governor of Mereb Mellash and Midri Bahri (today part of Eritrea). Emperor Yohannes badly needed a man with these skills at the moment, for Ras Woldemichael Solomon was in revolt in Hamasien Alula was promoted to Ras and sent to deal with this unruly aristocrat, who fled to Bogos. His second marriage was purely for political reasons, to improve his legitimacy with the local aristocracy, who did not hide their disapproval at seeing the son of a peasant reach this stature.Īlula demonstrated his military skill in the Battle of Gundet and Gura, which were fought in November 1875 and March 1876 respectively, where he routed the Egyptian forces. However, in order to enhance his position at the Imperial court, he divorced his wife and married Woizero Amlesu Araya, daughter of Ras Araya Dimtsu, the powerful and much respected uncle of Emperor Yohannes IV. He had three children by his first wife Woizero B'tweta. In spite of his humble background, Alula succeeded in climbing the ladder of the feudal hierarchy. Erlich records an oral tradition that the young Alula distinguished himself by being the one who captured king Tekle Giyorgis in the battle of Assem where Emperor Yohannes crushed his opponent (11 July 1871). 'Thereafter,' concludes Erlich, 'his friends and the people of Mannawe nicknamed him Ras Alula.' The house of Ras Alula at Asmara, in present-day EritreaĪt first Alula attached himself to the distinguished Ras Araya Dimtsu, hereditary chief of Enderta who was lord of the land his father farmed before long he gained the attention of Ras Araya's successful nephew, Dejazmach Kassa Mercha (the future emperor Yohannes IV), who made him his elfegn kalkay ('chamberlain and doorkeeper'). 'To the Castle of Ras Alula Wadi Qubi,' they mockingly replied. Haggai Erlich relates a story about Alula's childhood – 'well known throughout Tigray': a group of people carrying baskets of bread to a wedding ceremony were stopped by a group of children led by the future Ras, who demanded to know where they were going. Early years Īlula was born in Mennewe, a village in Tembien,the son of Engda Eqube, a farmer of modest origins. Described by Haggai Erlich as the 'greatest leader whom Ethiopia produced since the death of Emperor Tewodros II in 1868.' Ras Alula was referred to by Europeans as 'the Garibaldi of Ethiopia'. He was one of the most important leaders of the Abyssinian forces during the 19th century. Businesses and indviduals can buy banner Ads and promote their businesses online on Alula Engida ( Ge'ez: ራስ አሉላ እንግዳ) (1827 – 15 February 1897 also known by his horse name Abba Nega and by Alula Qubi ) was an Ethiopian general and politician who successfully led Abyssinian battles against Ottoman Egypt, the Mahdists and Italy. In addition to this Ethiopian Business Directory, has sections on Jobs, Real Estate, Classifieds, Entertainment, News, etc.Į also provides paid online advertisements and promotion solutions (such as banner Ads). It provides news and business information about Ethiopia. pages rank high in search engines, and so will your profile.Į is the largest and most sophisticated site in Ethiopia today. This way you will publicize your business not only inside Ethiopia, but aslo internationally. In one page, you can dsiplay all the details of your company and promote your business online. You can enter your company profile, add logo, pictures, description, address and location of the business in Ethiopia. Anyone can register on this Ethiopian Business Directory with a valid email address for free. Welcome to Ezega Business Guide at !Įzega Business Guide at was created so Ethiopian companies can advertise their products and services online.

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