Crossword-Solution: TULEMA 6 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 8

Concerting an attack upon the southern provinces of the empire beyond the Hawash, they defeated the imperial army on the banks of the river Gala in Gurague, which runs south towards Zingero; but of numerous clans and houses into which the rebels became subsequently divided, the twelve tribes of Metcha, the Karaiyo, and the Tulema, have alone retained their aboriginal appellation.

Attempting to invade the territory of the Abitchu and Ghelan, the Tulema were defeated and driven to the north-west, where they established themselves on the bleakest and most lofty highlands, and to the present day have maintained their independence.