The Solomonic Restoration and the Muslim Sword: How Pluralism Shaped Medieval Ethiopia
TL;DR:
The rise of the Solomonic Dynasty in 1270 CE was not solely a Christian restoration but a complex political maneuver that relied heavily on Muslim military expertise. Yekuno Amlak’s ascent was facilitated by the Wärjih cavalry and defectors from the Makhzumi Sultanate, who served as the logistical and military backbone of the new regime. These Mus…
