Gerad Dhidhin

Gerad Abdulahi Kooge Mohamud Harti
جراد عبد الله كوجى محمود هرتى
1st Sultan of the Warsangali Sultanate
Reign 1298–1311
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Gerad and:

  • Sovereign of the House of North East of Somaliland Sultanate
  • Sultan of Sultans of Somaliland
Successor Gerad Hamar Gale (1311–1328)
Dynasty Warsangali Dynasty
Religious beliefs Islam

Gerad Dhidhin (Somali: Abdulaahi Kooge Maxamuud Harti, Arabic: عبد الله كوجى محمود هرتى‎), also known as Gerad Abdulahi, was the founder of the Warsangali Sultanate in the late 13th century in the territory of present-day northern Somalia.

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History

A well-known Somali imperial ruling house, Gerad Dhidhin's dynasty governed much of northeastern and some parts of southeastern Somalia, such as Kismayo. It was one of the largest sultanates ever established in the territory, and, at the height of its power, included the Sanaag region and parts of the northeastern Bari region of the country, an area historically known as Maakhir or the Maakhir Coast.

Rulers of the Warsangali Sultanate

Rulers of the Warsangali Sultanate after Gerad Dhidhin:

# Sultan Reign Notes
1 Gerad Dhidhin 1298–1311 Established the Warsangali Sultanate in the late 13th century.
2 Gerad Hamar Gale 1311–1328 Son of Gerad Dhidhin. Expanded rule into the southern Somali Peninsula.
3 Gerad Ibrahim 1328–1340
4 Gerad Omer 1340–1355
5 Gerad Mohamud 1355–1375
6 Gerad Ciise 1375–1392
7 Gerad Ali Dable 1491–1503 Exiled in Yemen, from where he returned with cannon fire. Defeated the Gerad of Dhulbahante's troops in the Battle of Garadag.
8 Gerad Liban 1503–1525
9 Gerad Yuusuf 1525–1555
10 Gerad Mohamud 1555–1585
11 Gerad Abdale 1585–1612
12 Gerad Ali 1612–1655
13 Gerad Mohamud 1655–1675
14 Gerad Naleye 1675–1705
15 Gerad Mohamed 1705–1750
16 Gerad Ali 1750–1789
17 Gerad Mohamud Ali 1789–1830
18 Gerad Aul 1830–1870
19 Gerad Ali Shire 1870–1897 Father of Sultan Mohamoud Ali Shire, with whom he briefly engaged in a power struggle.
20 Sultan Mohamoud Ali Shire 1897–1960 Led the Sultanate during some of its most turbulent years. Fought against and signed treaties with the British. Eventually exiled to the Seychelles for ignoring imperial entreaties.
21 Sultan Abdul Sallan 1960–1997
19 Sultan Siciid Sultan Abdul Sallan 1997–present

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