How did King Menelik Il differ from other 19th-century African leaders?

Menelik II differed from other 19th-century African leaders as he kept the independence of his kingdom intact.

Explanation:

Menelik II is considered to be one of the greatest kings of Ethiopia. His expansion campaigns and his defense strategies are praised and remembered until today because the present-day borders of Ethiopia are only up to where King Menelik II expanded them to. During his reign, he had to fight the Italian army. He did it and he succeeded in driving back the possible Italian invasion of Ethiopia.