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