Introduction Emperor Kaleb (also known as Ellsebaas or Hellesthaeos in Greek sources), or Ella Asbeha indigenously, ascended to the throne around 510 AD, succeeding his father Tazena. During his reign, he would crush rebellions throughout his empire, with the most infamous being the Himyarite rebellion by King Dhu Nuwas. Before Emperor Kaleb’s ascension to the … Continue reading Emperor Kaleb & The First Crusade (~500AD-~535AD)