Battle of Dodota

Battle of Dodota
Part of Menelik's Expansions
DateDecember 1883
Location
Result Arsi victory
Belligerents
Shewa Arsi Oromo
Commanders and leaders
Negus Menelik II

Leenjiso Diga

Jatene Bultum WIA
Casualties and losses
Heavy Minimal

The Battle of Dodota, also known as the Battle of Doddota, was a military engagement fought in December 1883 between a force of Arsi Oromo led by Leenjiso Diga and Jatene Bultum and a Shewan force led by Negus (King) Menelik II. This was during Negus Menelik II's second campaign against the Arsi.