What key reform did Tewodros II try to impose on church lands?
Religious reform
Building churches
Tax imposition
Land redistribution
Answer
In an attempt to modernize and centralize the Ethiopian state, Emperor Tewodros II sought to impose a system of taxation on church lands. This reform was met with fierce opposition from the powerful Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which had traditionally enjoyed extensive autonomy and wealth. Tewodros' efforts to assert control over the church's vast landholdings sparked conflicts that would ultimately contribute to his downfall.
The Reign of Tewodros II: Unveiling the Emperor of Ethiopia's Legacy
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