The struggle for power in Ethiopia reached a crucial climax when Negus Mikael marched toward the capital, Addis Ababa, in support of his son, Emperor Iyasu V. At the time, Iyasu was deposed owing to his controversial policies and the growing opposition against his reign, leaving a power vacuum. Negus Mikael, a leading noble figure, attempted to reclaim power and restore his son's rule. This led to a military clash with the forces loyal to Empress Zewditu I, who was appointed to the throne following Iyasu's deposition. Fitawrari Abte Giyorgis emerged as the key military leader defending the empress’s claim to the crown. The confrontation drew significant attention as it involved local loyalties and the broader contest for control of Ethiopia. Giyorgis’s forces engaged Mikael’s in a fierce battle near the capital, where strategic innovation and unity among local factions played a pivotal role in the outcome. The defeat of Mikael resulted in a consolidation of power by Empress Zewditu I, who would become the first female sovereign of modern Ethiopia.