Mahmud IV
Mahmud IV محمود | |
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Sultan of the Majeerteen Sultanate | |
Reign | ?–1815 |
Predecessor | — |
Successor | `Uthman II |
Dynasty | Majeerteen dynasty |
Religion | Islam |
Mahmud IV (Somali: Maxamuud IV, Arabic: محمود) was a Somali ruler. He was among the earliest Sultans of the Majeerteen Sultanate.
Reign
The Majeerteen Sultanate was established around 1600 CE by Somalis from the Majeerteen Harti Darod clan.[1] It reached prominence during the 19th century, under the reign of the resourceful Boqor (King) Osman Mahamuud.[2]
Mahmud IV reigned from an unknown date of accession to 1815. He was succeeded atop the throne by `Uthman II.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Somali Traditional States". Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ↑ Helen Chapin Metz, Somalia: a country study, (The Division: 1993), p.10.
Preceded by ? |
Majeerteen Sultanate | Succeeded by `Uthman II |
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