East, Central & Southern AfricaAfrica
Sultanate of Aussa
The Sultanate of Aussa was the leading monarchy of the Afar people, in the Afar Triangle of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti. It stayed independent of Egypt and Ethiopia through the 19th century. Italy occupied it in 1936.
Key facts
| Dates | 1734 – 1936 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Aussa |
| 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.