Battle of Madana

Battle of Madana
Part of the Mahdist War, Agar Maqnat
DateJune 1888
Location
Madana, Sudan
Result

Ethiopian victory

Belligerents
Mahdist State Ethiopian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mohammed Wad Arbab † Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam
Strength
16,000 30,000

The Battle of Madana was a military confrontation that took place in June 1887 between the army of the Ethiopian Empire led by Tekle Haymanot of Gojjam and the Mahdist army led by Mohammad Wad Arbab. The Ethiopians were victorious and Wad Arbab was killed on the battlefield. The Ethiopians then followed up on their victory by capturing and sacking the town of Gallabat.

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