On 13 April 1868, the Abyssinian War came to a dramatic end as British and Indian forces under Sir Robert Napier stormed the mountain fortress of Magdala in Ethiopia.
Following the successful assault, Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II, facing inevitable defeat and unwilling to surrender, took his own life.
The campaign, launched to rescue European hostages, was completed swiftly and with precision, showcasing the logistical reach and power of the British Empire in the Victorian era.
