Battle of Wayna Daga (1543 AD)

Battle of Wayna Daga (Ethiopian Empire & Portuguese Empire vs Adal Sultanate & Ottoman Empire) took place in 1543 AD during Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560.

Battle facts

• Year: 1543 AD
• Date: 1543-03-03
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Portuguese conflicts of 1538–1560
• Side A: Ethiopian Empire, Portuguese Empire
• Side B: Adal Sultanate, Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Gelawdewos
• Commanders (B): Ahmad ibn Ibrahim
• Casualties: approx. Unknown 4 Portuguese killedExtensive; over half of the army killed or captured 160 Ottomans killed
• Outcome: Ethiopian–Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 12.000°, 37.250°

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