jimma

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The cluster includes the following incarnations of the same nation:

• Kingdom of Jimma
• Kingdom of Jimma (Ethiopian Empire)

Establishment

• January 1791: In 1790, the territory in the Gibe region of Ethiopia was taken over by the Kingdom of Jimma. This kingdom was founded by Abba Jifar I, who established his rule in the area and expanded his influence throughout the region in the 19th century.

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Menelik II

Expansion during the rule of Menelik II in the Ethiopian Empire.

• January 1890: Jimma became vassal of the Ethiopian Empire.

2. Ethiopian conquest of the Kingdom of Jimma

Following the death of Abba Jifar II, King of Jimma, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie seized the opportunity to finally annex Abba's Kingdom.

• May 1932: Following the death of Jimma ruler Abba Jifar II, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie seized the opportunity to finally annex Jimma. On 12 May, 400 soldiers and a team of administrators descended upon Jimma and brought the kingdom to an end.

3. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

• January 1884: The Kingdom of Garo was annexed by the Kingdom of Jimma.

Disestablishment

• May 1932: Following the death of Jimma ruler Abba Jifar II, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie seized the opportunity to finally annex Jimma. On 12 May, 400 soldiers and a team of administrators descended upon Jimma and brought the kingdom to an end.