Mahmud IV (Somali: Maxamuud IV, Arabic: محمود), also known as Mahamud Hawadane (Xawadane),[1] was a Somali ruler. He was among the earliest Sultans of the Majeerteen Sultanate.
| Mahamud Hawadane محمود | |
|---|---|
| Sultan of the Majeerteen Sultanate | |
| Reign | ?–1815 |
| Predecessor | — |
| Successor | `Uthman II |
| Dynasty | Majeerteen dynasty |
| Religion | Islam |
Reign
editThe Majeerteen Sultanate was established around 1800 CE by Somalis from the Majeerteen Harti Darod clan.[2] It reached prominence during the 19th century, under the reign of the resourceful Boqor (King) Osman Mahamuud.[3]
Mahmud IV reigned from an unknown date of accession to 1815. He was succeeded atop the throne by `Uthman II.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bulsho waxay wax ku tahay jiritaankii iyo sumaddii Awooweyaashood [Maqaal]". horseedmedia.net. Archived from the original on 2012-07-19.
- ^ a b "Somali Traditional States". Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ Helen Chapin Metz, ed., Somalia: a country study, (The Division: 1993), p.10.