On the death of Tewodros, many Shewans, including Ras Darge, were released, and the young Negus of Shewa began to feel himself strong enough, after a few preliminary minor campaigns, to undertake offensive operations against the northern princes.
Ved Tewodros' død blev mange shewanere, blandt andre ras Darge, løsladte og den unge negus af Shewa begyndte at føle sig stærk nok, efter nogen få indledende kampagner, til angribe de nordlige prinser.