Islamic Timeline of RevelationOpen on the timeline →East, Central & Southern AfricaAfrica
Sultanate of Mogadishu
The Sultanate of Mogadishu was a medieval Muslim sultanate in southern Somalia founded by Abubakr bin Fakhr ad-Din. It became one of the leading powers of the Horn of Africa, with a wide trading network. It was succeeded by the Ajuran Sultanate.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 950 CE – c. 1600 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Founder | Abubakr bin Fakhr ad-Din |
| Religion(s) | Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia dates it from the 10th to the 16th century.
Before & after
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.