Taytu Bitul was an Ethiopian Empress who played a major role in the Battle of Adwa in 1896. She was the wife of Emperor Menelik II and was a powerful political figure in her own right. She was a major advocate for the modernization of Ethiopia and was instrumental in the organization of the Ethiopian army that fought in the Battle of Adwa. She was also a major financial backer of the war effort, providing funds to purchase weapons and supplies. Her presence at the battle was a major source of inspiration for the Ethiopian troops, and her leadership was credited with helping to ensure the Ethiopian victory.
