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Ifat Sultanate
The Ifat Sultanate was a Muslim state in eastern Ethiopia ruled by the Walashma dynasty, founded by Umar Walasma. It competed with the Christian Ethiopian Empire for control of trade routes. The Ethiopian emperor defeated it in the early 15th century, and the Adal Sultanate succeeded it.
Key facts
| Dates | 1275 – 1403 CE |
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| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capitals | Wafat, Zeila |
| Founder | Umar Walasma |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Dates from Wikipedia's infobox; some sources give 1285 for the founding and 1415 for the end.
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