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Which Egyptian leader's invasion did Emperor Yohannes IV defend Ethiopia against?

  • Isma'il Pasha

  • Anwar Sadat

  • Nasser Ali

  • Khedive Tawfiq

Answer

Ismail Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt, launched an invasion of Ethiopia in the late 19th century, aiming to expand Egyptian territory and influence in the region. Emperor Yohannes IV, a prominent Ethiopian leader, fiercely defended his country against the invasion. His resistance and military strategies proved effective in safeguarding Ethiopia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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