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Ethiopian-Sennar War of 1618-1619
Date 1618-1619 Location Ethiopian Empire, Sennar Sultanate Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Ethiopian Empire	Sennar Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Emperor Susenyos I	Sultan Badi I
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown
Devastation of Funj eastern provinces

Ethiopian-Sennar War of 1618-1619 was a military conflict between the Ethiopian Empire and the Sennar Sultanate. The submission of Abd al-Qadir II to the Ethiopian emperor and the possibility of a consequential invasion remained a problem for the Funj sultans. Adlan I had apparently been too weak to do something against this situation, but Badi I was able to take matters into his own hands.

A rich present by Susenyos, which he perhaps sent in the belief that the successors of Abd al-Qadir II would honour the submission of the latter, was rudely answered with two lame horses and first raids of Ethiopian posts. Susenyos, occupied elsewhere, would not respond to that act of aggression until 1617 when he raided several Funj provinces. This mutual raiding finally escalated into a full-fledged war in 1618 and 1619, resulting in the devastation of many of the Funj eastern provinces. A pitched battle was also fought, claimed by the Ethiopian sources to have been a victory, albeit this is posed doubtful by the fact that the Ethiopian troops retreated immediately afterwards.

After the war, the two countries remained at peace for over a century.

Background

html The Ethiopian Empire, under the rule of Emperor Susenyos I, was involved in expanding its influence and securing its borders. The Sennar Sultanate, under Sultan Badi I, saw itself as a significant power in the region and aimed to challenge Ethiopian dominance following the perceived subjugation after Abd al-Qadir II's submission.

The Conflict

The war was characterized by mutual raiding, initially sparked by the poor response to Susenyos's gesture of gift-giving. Ethiopian forces began to raid Funj provinces in 1617, escalating into a full-fledged war by 1618. The conflict saw extensive devastation in the Funj eastern provinces, and at least one pitched battle was fought between the two armies. Ethiopian sources claim victory, though this is disputed due to the Ethiopian troops' retreat.

Aftermath

The conclusion of the Ethiopian-Sennar War left both nations in a state of exhausted peace. The devastation in the Funj provinces took a significant toll on the Sennar Sultanate. Despite the inconclusive results of the war, the two countries managed to maintain a peaceful relationship for over a century following the conflict.

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