![]() Ras Alula established Asmara (now the capital of Eritrea) as his regional seat. Woizer Amlesu however died soon after their marriage.Įmperor Yohannes IV made Ras Alula ruler of Hamasein and all Mereb Melash (modern Eritrea) displacing the native nobles earning both him and the Emperor much local resentment. However in order to enhance his position at the Imperial court, he divorced his wife and married Woizero Amlesu Araya, daughter of of Ras Araya Dimtsu, the powerful and much respected uncle of Emperor Yohannes IV. Ras Alula was first married to Woizero Bitweta and had three children. He was named “Turki Basha” by Emperor Yohannes for his role in these battles. Alula participated bravely in the Ethiopian victories over Egypt at the battles of Gundet and Gura in 18. ![]() The meteoric rise of this humble born figure caused much envy and bitterness among the higher born nobles of Yohannes’ court. He came to the notice of the regional nobleman, Dejazmatch Kassa Mercha, who eventually became Emperor Yohannes IV of Ethiopia, who would raise him to the high title of Ras (equivalent to the European title of Duke). Son of a humble peasant, Alula earned distinction and respect among his peers for his leadership, his humor, his loyalty and his bravery from a young age. Known popularly as “Alula Aba Nega”, Ras Alula was born in Menawee district of Tembien in Tigrai province sometime between 18. Image taken from: “Ras Alula and the Scramble for Africa: A Political Biography : Ethiopia & Eritrea 1875-1897 ”, Red Sea Press,U.S. Ras Alula Engida Equbi one of Ethiopia s greatest generals.
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