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Ethiopian Empire
Also known as Abyssinia
The Ethiopian Empire was ruled by the Solomonic dynasty, which claimed descent from Sulayman and the Queen of Sheba. It resisted European colonisation, defeating Italy at Adwa in 1896, but was occupied by Italy in 1936–1941. The last emperor, Haile Selassie, was deposed in 1974.
Key facts
| Dates | 1270 – 1974 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capitals | No fixed capital (mobile court), Gondar, Addis Ababa |
| Founder | Yekuno Amlak |
| Religion(s) | Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.