Battle of Jarte (1542 AD)

Battle of Jarte (Portuguese Empire & Ethiopian Empire vs Adal Sultanate) took place in 1542 AD during Ethiopian–Adal War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1542 AD
• Date: 1542-04-16
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ethiopian–Adal War
• Side A: Portuguese Empire, Ethiopian Empire
• Side B: Adal Sultanate
• Commanders (A): Cristóvão da Gama, Seble Wongel
• Commanders (B): Ahmad ibn Ibrahim
• Casualties: approx. 11 killed 50 wounded300 killed 4 "principal captains" 40 horsemen 30+ Turks
• Outcome: Portuguese-Ethiopian victory
• Coordinates: 13.167°, 39.667°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Jarte · Wikidata entry

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