Newaya Krestos

MedievalEmperorEthiopia1320 — 1372

Ethiopian emperor who fought Muslim incursions.

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Quick Facts

Born

1320

Died

1372

Country

Ethiopia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score47.5

Newaya Krestos — Complete Timeline

1340 AD

Campaign against Muslim SultanatesWar◆ Major

Newaya Krestos led military campaigns against Muslim sultanates in the eastern lowlands of Ethiopia, particularly the Sultanate of Ifat. These actions aimed to halt the expansion of Muslim polities into the Christian highlands and secure trade routes.

Military CampaignMuslim IncursionsIfat

Impact: regional

1350 AD

Suppression of the Rebellion of Jamal ad-DinWar

Newaya Krestos defeated the rebellion led by Jamal ad-Din, a Muslim ruler of the Sultanate of Ifat. The victory temporarily reasserted Ethiopian imperial authority over the region and delayed further Muslim expansion.

RebellionIfatMilitary Victory

Impact: regional