Which Ethnics did Menelik II use during the expansion of his empire and what was the role of KOMCHES?
Posted: 15 Mar 2026, 16:46
Komche/amhara is best known for deception, gossip, womanizing and projecting false power and pride as usual. During Menilk empire expansion the labor horses were Shoa Oromo and many other ethnics. Wherever there were war the ethnics were the firewoods while the MILAS-SENBER Amhara stayed in office and propagated its deception as history shows 
But he is demanding as to treat him as culturally superior and as warrior and proud elite-in fact it was a low class DEBTERA whereas the lions from other ethnics were made orthodox and educated to speak Amharic-Amharanized Since the other ethnic heros were Amharanized all glory (stolen glory) went to the gossiper Amhara
Menelik II utilized a diverse coalition, not just the Amhara, to expand the Ethiopian Empire, most notably relying on Shewan Oromo leaders and soldiers to conquer southern territories, including Oromo, Wolayta, Kaffa, and Sidama regions. Ras Gobena Dacha, an Oromo general, was pivotal in using a well-armed, mixed cavalry to secure Western Oromo regions for Shewa.
Key Ethic Groups Used and Their Roles:
Oromo (Shewan Oromo): Under commanders like Ras Gobena, they formed the backbone of the military expansion into southern regions.
Gurage, Wolayta, and other Sidama-speaking groups: While conquered, members of these groups were later drafted into the expanding army and administration.
European Advisors: Swiss engineer Alfred Ilg and others provided expertise and facilitated modern arms procurement.
Role of the Amharas:
Power Base and Leadership: The Amhara served as the core administrative and political elite alongside the Shoan Oromo.Office deceptive political gossip work
Military Leadership : Amhara aristocrats led the armies (often alongside Oromo commanders ) and established the katama (fortified garrison towns) that maintained control over new southern territories.
Neftenya System: Amhara settlers and soldiers made up a large part of the neftenya-gabbar system, holding land and taxing local conquered populations.
Role of the Expanded Empire:
The expansion, backed by a large army that sometimes reached over 100,000, was funded by controlling resources like coffee, gold, and ivory.
The conquered territories provided labor (including slaves) to the central authority.
The combined armies, featuring soldiers from various ethnic backgrounds, were instrumental in the victory at the Battle of Adwa (1896), although the core military structure was increasingly driven by Shewan dominance.
But he is demanding as to treat him as culturally superior and as warrior and proud elite-in fact it was a low class DEBTERA whereas the lions from other ethnics were made orthodox and educated to speak Amharic-Amharanized
Since the other ethnic heros were Amharanized all glory (stolen glory) went to the gossiper Amhara Menelik II utilized a diverse coalition, not just the Amhara, to expand the Ethiopian Empire, most notably relying on Shewan Oromo leaders and soldiers to conquer southern territories, including Oromo, Wolayta, Kaffa, and Sidama regions. Ras Gobena Dacha, an Oromo general, was pivotal in using a well-armed, mixed cavalry to secure Western Oromo regions for Shewa.
Key Ethic Groups Used and Their Roles:
Oromo (Shewan Oromo): Under commanders like Ras Gobena, they formed the backbone of the military expansion into southern regions.
Gurage, Wolayta, and other Sidama-speaking groups: While conquered, members of these groups were later drafted into the expanding army and administration.
European Advisors: Swiss engineer Alfred Ilg and others provided expertise and facilitated modern arms procurement.
Role of the Amharas:
Power Base and Leadership: The Amhara served as the core administrative and political elite alongside the Shoan Oromo.Office deceptive political gossip work
Military Leadership
: Amhara aristocrats led the armies (often alongside Oromo commanders ) and established the katama (fortified garrison towns) that maintained control over new southern territories.Neftenya System: Amhara settlers and soldiers made up a large part of the neftenya-gabbar system, holding land and taxing local conquered populations.
Role of the Expanded Empire:
The expansion, backed by a large army that sometimes reached over 100,000, was funded by controlling resources like coffee, gold, and ivory.
The conquered territories provided labor (including slaves) to the central authority.
The combined armies, featuring soldiers from various ethnic backgrounds, were instrumental in the victory at the Battle of Adwa (1896), although the core military structure was increasingly driven by Shewan dominance.