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... Tafari's mother . Many believe this insult reinforced Taitu's dislike of Makon- nen , and that she took revenge by now having Yilma , and not Tafari , made Governor of Harar . In the light of subsequent events , however , her action may ...
... Tafari's mother . Many believe this insult reinforced Taitu's dislike of Makon- nen , and that she took revenge by now having Yilma , and not Tafari , made Governor of Harar . In the light of subsequent events , however , her action may ...
Page 278
... Tafari was made heir apparent ' because as Prince Regent he would possibly be able to dispute [ the council's ] ... Tafari's lieutenant , Fitaw- rari Gabre ; instead , Grazmatch Ballata , the official in charge of posts and communications ...
... Tafari was made heir apparent ' because as Prince Regent he would possibly be able to dispute [ the council's ] ... Tafari's lieutenant , Fitaw- rari Gabre ; instead , Grazmatch Ballata , the official in charge of posts and communications ...
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... Tafari announced that Mikael was his prisoner.1 Tafari entered the capital in triumph on 3 November ; behind the victorious army marched the Negus Mikael in chains , to be brought before Tafari and Zawditu to make his submission ...
... Tafari announced that Mikael was his prisoner.1 Tafari entered the capital in triumph on 3 November ; behind the victorious army marched the Negus Mikael in chains , to be brought before Tafari and Zawditu to make his submission ...
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