Majeerteen Sultanate

This article is about the specific polity Majeerteen Sultanate and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Establishment

• January 1801: The Majeerteen Sultanate was established around 1800 by Somalis from the Majeerteen Darod clan, led by Sultan Yusuf Ali Kenadid. The territory expanded along the northeastern coast of present-day Somalia, with its capital at Alula.

Chronology

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1. Events

• January 1879: In 1878, the Majeerteen Sultanate split into two separate entities, with one faction establishing the Sultanate of Hobyo (Obbia). This new sultanate was founded by Sultan Yusuf Ali Kenadid, who aimed to expand his influence in the region.
• April 1889: In late 1889, Boqor Osman entered into a treaty with Italy, making his kingdom a protectorate known as Italian Somaliland.

Disestablishment

• April 1889: In late 1889, Boqor Osman entered into a treaty with Italy, making his kingdom a protectorate known as Italian Somaliland.