Battle of Takusa

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Battle of Takusa
Date April 12, 1853
Location
Result Kassa Hailu is victorious
Combatants
forces of Kassa Hailu Yejju, Tigray, Wollo, Gojjam
Commanders
Kassa Hailu Dejazmach Biru
Casualties
Dejazmach Biru

The Battle of Takusa was fought on April 12, 1853, between the forces of Kassa Hailu, future Emperor of Ethiopia, and an alliance of several rival provinces. The forces of Hailu's enemies were led by Dejazmach Biru. Hailu's forces won the battle, and Biru was killed.