Reign ?–1815 Successor `Uthman II Religion Islam | Predecessor — Dynasty Majeerteen dynasty | |
Mahmud IV (Somali: Maxamuud IV, Arabic: محمود) was a Somali ruler. He was among the earliest Sultans of the Majeerteen Sultanate.
Reign
The Majeerteen Sultanate was established around 1600 CE by Somalis from the Majeerteen Harti Darod clan. It reached prominence during the 19th century, under the reign of the resourceful Boqor (King) Osman Mahamuud.
Mahmud IV reigned from an unknown date of accession to 1815. He was succeeded atop the throne by `Uthman II.
References
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