Who opposed Tewodros II's taxation on church lands?
Merchants
Foreign powers
The peasantry
The church
Answer
The opposition to Tewodros II's taxation of church lands stemmed from the deep-rooted conflict between the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church and the emperor's attempts to centralize power. The church, a powerful and influential institution in Ethiopian society, viewed this taxation as an encroachment on its autonomy and resources. This led to significant resistance and resentment, contributing to the challenges faced by Tewodros II during his reign.
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