Who succeeded Yohannes IV as Emperor of Ethiopia?
Menelik II
Haile Selassie
Zauditu
Tafari Makonnen
Answer
Menelik II, the son of Emperor Haile Malakot and Empress Tinish, assumed the throne following the demise of Yohannes IV. With a lineage tracing back to both the Solomonic and Menilek dynasties, Menelik II's succession solidified his claim to the imperial title. His reign ushered in significant transformations, including territorial expansion, modernization efforts, and the establishment of Addis Ababa as the new capital of Ethiopia.
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