Battle of Hubat
| Battle of Hubat | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Hubat principality | Ethiopian Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi Abu Bakr Qatin | Degelhan | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown, estimates range from 4,000 to 7,000 including Malassay | Unknown, estimates range from 4,500 to 7,500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Sixty horses and 400 men captured | ||||||
The Battle of Hubat was fought between the forces of Hubat principality led by Emir of Adal Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, and the Abyssinian army, under Degelhan. This was the first encounter between Ahmed's forces with Abyssinians. Ahmed was known as Emir during this battle as he was yet to be given the title Imam.