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Sultanate of Showa (Makhzumi)
Also known as Makhzumi Sultanate
The Sultanate of Showa was a Muslim kingdom in present-day Ethiopia founded by the Makhzumi dynasty, said to come from the Arab Banu Makhzum. Its capital Walale was in northern Hararghe. The Sultanate of Ifat replaced it in 1286.
Key facts
| Dates | 896 CE – 1286 CE |
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| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Walale |
| 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.