| Gobroon dynasty Saldanadda Geledi سلالة غوبرون |
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| Capital | Afgooye | |||
| Language(s) | Somali, Arabic | |||
| Religion | Islam | |||
| Government | Monarchy | |||
| Sultan Imam Shaykh |
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| - late 17th century–mid 18th century | Ibrahim Adeer | |||
| - 1878 – late 19th century | Osman Ahmed | |||
| History | ||||
| - Established | late 17th century | |||
| - Disestablished | late 19th century | |||
The Gobroon dynasty or Geledi sultanate (Somali: Saldanadda Geledi, Arabic: سلالة غوبرون) was a Somali royal house that ruled parts of East Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was established by the Ajuuraan soldier Ibrahim Adeer, who had defeated various vassals of the Ajuuraan Empire and established the House of Gobroon. The dynasty reached its apex under the successive reigns of Sultan Yusuf Mahamud Ibrahim, who successfully consolidated Gobroon power during the Bardera wars, and Sultan Ahmed Yusuf, who forced regional powers such as the Omani Empire to submit tribute.
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At the end of the 17th century, the Ajuuraan Empire was on its decline, and various vassals were now breaking free or being absorbed by new Somali powers. One of these powers was the Silci Kingdom, which began consolidating its rule over the Afgooye region. Ibrahim Adeer led the revolt against the Silci ruler Umar Abroone and his oppressive daughter, Princess Fay.[1] After his victory over the Silcis, Ibrahim then proclaimed himself Sultan and subsequently started the Gobroon Dynasty.
The Gobroon army numbered 20,000 men in times of peace, and could be raised to 50,000 troops in times of war.[2] The supreme commanders of the army were the Sultan and his brother, who in turn had Malaakhs and Garads under them. The military was supplied with rifles and cannonfire by Somali traders of the coastal regions that controlled the East African arms trade.
Rulers of the Gobroon dynasty:
| # | Sultan | Reign | Notes |
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| 1 | Ibrahim Adeer | late 17th century–mid 18th century | Established the Gobroon Dynasty in the late 17th century. |
| 2 | Mahamud Ibrahim | mid 18th century–1798 | Inherited throne from father. Bequeathed it to son. |
| 3 | Yusuf Mahamud Ibrahim | 1798–1848 | Rule marked the start of the golden age of the Geledians. |
| 4 | Ahmed Yusuf | 1848–1878 | Exacted tribute from the Omanis south of Lamu. Regularly extended support to East African sultanates fighting the Zanzibaris. |
| 5 | Osman Ahmed | 1878–late 19th century | Inherited throne from father. Reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Gobroon dynasty. |