Background
According to James Bruce, he was the son of Badi I.
According to James Bruce, he was the son of Badi I.
He intrigued in Ethiopian politics a number of times. Early in his reign he detained the Coptic bishop Abba Yeshaq, who had passed through Sennar on his way to Ethiopia. In response, Emperor Susenyos marched to the border and defeated Rabat"s army.