Those in the presence of a holder of this office were expected to perform the submission ritual of madegdeg, in which they removed their shawl, tied it around their waist, and bowed.
Those in the presence of a holder of this office were expected to perform the submission ritual of madegdeg, in which they removed their shawl, tied it around their waist, and bowed. Holders of this office were assisted by an official called the "Mouth of the King." One holder of this office imprisoned the diplomat Hormuzd Rassam, resulting in his country being the target of a British expedition led by Robert Napier and forcing that holder of this office to commit suicide. Holders of this office are traditionally crowned at the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion. Zewditu I was the last woman to hold this title, having deposed Iyasu V. Another holder of this office signed the disputed Treaty of Wuchale. This office lost most of its authority during the Era of the Princes, and the emblem of this office features a tricolor flag being held by a lion, the "Lion of Judah." For 10 points, name this royal title last held by Haile Selassie.
Those in the presence of a holder of this office were expected to perform the submission ritual of madegdeg, in which they removed their shawl, tied it around their waist, and bowed.
Emperor of Ethiopia [or Emperor of Abyssinia; or Negus; or Negusa Nagast]