How did the gult system help Amda Tseyon govern conquered Ethiopian lands?

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To govern newly conquered territories, the Ethiopian emperor Amda Tseyon established strategic garrisons to consolidate his control over the region.12

As part of this consolidation, he implemented a system of gults, or fiefs. Under this arrangement, the holders of a gult were entitled to receive tribute from the inhabitants of the land. This system helped integrate conquered areas into the state structure by formalizing the collection of resources and maintaining a presence in the newly acquired territories.12