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and his entire party in April 1886, allegedly at the emir's command, gave the Negus an excuse to march on Harar. Menelik had desired control of the city of Harar for some time. Menelik's general suffered a defeat at the hands of the
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The Amir misjudged the quality of these troops and attempted to repeat his earlier success with a second night attack. "Had he allowed the enemy to attack the walled city, where his few
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