The reign of Yohannes IV

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    • After defeating Takla Gyorgis, at the Battle of Assam in 1781, Kasa Mercha was crowned as Yohannes IV in 1872.
    • He ruled from 1872-1889
    • His approach towards unification was quite different from Tewodros II's.
    • The emperor allowed regional lords local freedom until they accepted his overlordship.
    • In relation to the two major regional lords (Adal Tasamma of Gojjam and Menilek of Shawa), Yohannes followed a policy of maintaining military and political balance between them.