Battle of Takusa

The Battle of Takusa was a short military engagement fought on 12 April 1853 between the forces of Kassa Hailu, future Emperor of Ethiopia, and an alliance of several rival warlords. The forces of Kassa's enemies were led by Dejazmach Birru Aligaz and Samuel Birhanu, who was reinforced by troops sent to him by Wube Haile Maryam under the command of his son, Gwangul Wube.

Battle of Takusa
Date 12 April 1853; 172 years ago (1853-04-12) Location Takusa, Begemder Province, Ethiopian Empire Result Victory of Kassa Hailu
Belligerents
Loyalists to Kassa Hailu	Yejju, Tigray, Wollo, Gojjam
Commanders and leaders
Kassa Hailu	Dejazmach Birru
Casualties and losses
	Two Dejazmaches

According to Sven Rubenson, this battle is famous "as the battle in which he [Kassa] fought four dejazmaches and killed two, Dejazmach Birru Aligaz and Belew."^[1]