The Battle of Debre Abbay was a conflict between Ras Marye of Yejju, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, and his rival from Tigray, Dejazmach Sabagadis of Agame. Although Ras Marye lost his life in this battle, Dejazmach Sabagadis was defeated, and after surrendering was executed by Ras Marye's Oromo followers. The Oromo ravaged Tigray under their new chief, Ras Dori of Yejju, but withdrew to Begemder due to his increasing illness before his death. In the chaos that followed Sabagadis' death, Wube emerged as the primary warlord of Tigray.