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Ajuran Sultanate
The Ajuran Sultanate was a Somali Muslim state that controlled much of southern Somalia and its Indian Ocean ports. It built wells and waterworks and resisted the Portuguese. It declined in the 17th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1250 – c. 1695 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Mareeg |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.