Mahmud IV (Somali: Maxamuud IV, Arabic: محمود), also known as Mahamud Hawadane (Xawadane),[1] was a Somali ruler. He was among the earliest Sultans of the Majeerteen Sultanate.

Mahamud Hawadane
محمود
Sultan of the Majeerteen Sultanate
Reign?–1815
Predecessor
Successor`Uthman II
DynastyMajeerteen dynasty
ReligionIslam

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The Majeerteen Sultanate was established around 1800 CE by Somalis from the Majeerteen Harti Darod clan.[2] It reached prominence during the 19th century, under the reign of the resourceful Boqor (King) Osman Mahamuud.[3]

Mahmud IV reigned from an unknown date of accession to 1815. He was succeeded atop the throne by `Uthman II.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Bulsho waxay wax ku tahay jiritaankii iyo sumaddii Awooweyaashood [Maqaal]". horseedmedia.net. Archived from the original on 2012-07-19.
  2. ^ a b "Somali Traditional States". Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  3. ^ Helen Chapin Metz, ed., Somalia: a country study, (The Division: 1993), p.10.
Preceded by
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Majeerteen Sultanate Succeeded by
`Uthman II