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The steps taken by Menelik II in response to the Europeans' plan included modernizing Ethiopia by building railroad and ending slave trade.
European powers planned to divide Ethiopia into spheres of influence and control in the late 19th century. They sought to exploit the country's resources and strategic location, particularly during the Scramble for Africa. Menelik II successfully defeated the Italians at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, preserving Ethiopia's independence and sovereignty.
Ijigayehu was the mother of Menelik II
Menelik II of Ethiopia died on 1913-12-12.
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Menelik II of Ethiopia was born on 1844-08-17.
Because Emporer Menelik II hired willful Europeans to arm and train his soldiers with guns.
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Menelik II kept control of his country in various ways. He located the royal encampment in Addis Ababa which allowed him to gain control of the kingdom.
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Mengistu Haile Mariam deposed the Ethiopian monarchy in 1974. He was the grandson of Dejazmach Kebede Tessema, rumored to be the natural son of Menelik II of Ethiopia. Thus Mengistu Haile Mariam would be the grandson of Menelik II and there are many photograps of him.
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