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After some unsuccessful attempts at negotiation, a force of approximately 12,000 men from the British and Indian armies was despatched under the command of Sir Robert Napier to free the captives. The force landed at Zula on the Red Sea, and marched south to Tewodros' capital at Magdala . A Battle took place outside this citadel on April 13 , 1868 , in which the defending forces were routed with few injuries and no deaths on the British side, though many on the defenders. Tewodros committed suicide and the prisoners were released. The expedition's objectives having been achieved, the invaders returned home. Napier was created Baron Napier of Magdala in recognition of his achievement. |
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