Battle of Derasge
The Battle of Derasge was fought on 9 February 1855 between Kassa Hailu's forces and the forces of Wube [Haile Maryam], Dejazmatch of Tigray. Kassa won the battle, and two days later was crowned Tewodros II of Ethiopia at the church of Derasge Mariam near Mekane Berhan.