Victory for Goshu Zewde's army The battle of Konzula (Qwénzéla) was a military confrontation that took place during the "Zemene Mesafint" era, involving Dejazmach Goshu, Prince of Gojjam, and his son Birru on one side, and the sons of Dejazmach Kenfu on the other.
[1] Dejazmach Kenfu, who had governed the province of Dembiya as a subordinate to Ras Ali, passed away, prompting Ras Ali to reinstate the province under the administration of Birru Goshu, the son of Goshu Zewde.
This decision incited rebellion from Kenfu’s sons, Lij Yilma and Lij Makonnen, who mobilized their forces and engaged Birru’s troops on October 4, 1839.
Birru Goshu commanded the right flank, demonstrating exceptional fortitude by maintaining the cohesion of his infantry despite being encircled by enemy forces.
On the left flank, however, the cavalry under the leadership of Kenfu’s sons succeeded in breaking through with sustained charges.