Yaqob, Emperor (Ethiopian Empire) : All Data

Yaqob was the Emperor of the Ethiopian Empire, reigning from 1597 to 1603. During his tenure, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Oromo-Adal War (1597-1600) and the Ethiopian-Portuguese War (1602-1604). The Oromo-Adal War was a series of battles between the Ethiopian Empire and the Adal Sultanate, lasting from 1597 to 1600. The Ethiopian-Portuguese War, also known as the Expedition of Susenyos, occurred from 1602 to 1604 and involved clashes between the Ethiopian Empire and Portuguese forces. Yaqob's reign was marked by these military campaigns, which shaped the political landscape of the Ethiopian Empire during the early 17th century.