Ahmed Gurey

Ahmed Gurey led Adal forces to victory against the Ethiopian Empire at the Battle of Shimbra Kure. This battle marked the beginning of his successful campaign to conquer the Ethiopian highlands.

Ahmed Gurey's forces conquered much of the Ethiopian highlands, including the ancient capital of Axum. He established Adal control over large territories, destroying churches and forcing conversions to Islam.

Ahmed Gurey was killed in the Battle of Wayna Daga by Ethiopian forces aided by Portuguese musketeers. His death ended the Adal invasion of Ethiopia and led to the collapse of his empire.