Siege of Harar

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Harar
gptkbp:aftermath consolidation of Ethiopian control over Harar
gptkbp:belligerent gptkb:Ethiopian_Empire
gptkb:Mahdist_forces
gptkbp:casualties significant on both sides
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Ras_Makonnen
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of resistance
depicted in art
celebrated in folklore
commemorated in Ethiopian history
inspired Ethiopian literature
gptkbp:date 1887
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 months
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
gptkbp:historical_context Ethiopian expansionism
Sudanese Mahdist uprising
colonial interests in the Horn of Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Harar
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Ethiopian military campaigns
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:military_siege
siege tactics
guerilla warfare
artillery bombardment
supply issues
gptkbp:location gptkb:Harar
gptkbp:notable_event defense of the city
Ethiopian reinforcements arrival
retreat of Mahdist troops
siege lifting
surrender of Mahdist forces
gptkbp:outcome strengthened Ethiopian nationalism
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Metemma
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Senafe
gptkb:Battle_of_Metemma
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
gptkb:Battle_of_Amba_Alagi
gptkb:Battle_of_Keren
gptkb:Battle_of_Dogali
gptkb:Battle_of_Gallabat
gptkb:Battle_of_Asseb
gptkb:Battle_of_Gura
Battle of Mai Ceu
Battle of Tembien
gptkbp:result Ethiopian victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Mahdist War