The Battle of Gur Amba was fought on September 27, 1852 between Ethiopian forces and the rebel forces of Kassa Hailu. Hailu was victorious, and the commander of Ras Ali II's forces was killed. September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Tewodros II (also known as Theodore II) (born Kassa Hailu) (1818-1868) was an emperor of Ethiopia. ... Ali II of Yejju (c. ...