Which Ethiopian emperor led his nation's forces to a historic victory against Italian colonizers at the Battle of Adwa in 1896?
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Menelik II
Menelik II is credited with modernizing Ethiopia and expanding its territory. His wife, Empress Taytu Betul, was also a key military strategist during the conflict.
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- Which emperor of Ethiopia commanded the forces that defeated Italian colonizers at the 1896 Battle of Adwa?