Battle of Debre Abbay

Battle of Debre Abbay
Date 14 February 1831 Location Mai Islami, Ethiopia Result Victory for Ras Marye
Belligerents
Loyalists to Sabagadis	Loyalists to Ras Marye
Commanders and leaders
Dejazmach Sabagadis	Ras Marye of Yejju  † Wube Haile Mariam

The Battle of Debre Abbay, also known as the Battle of Mai Islami, was a conflict between Ras Marye of Yejju, regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, and his rival from Tigray, Dejazmach Sabagadis of Agame. Although Ras Marye lost his life in the battle, Dejazmach Sabagadis was defeated and executed by Ras Marye's followers after surrendering.^[1][2]