Majeerteen Sultanate

Majeerteen Sultanate was a state in Horn of Africa (North and West Africa) that lasted from c. 1750 to 1927 CE, about 177 years. Its people spoke Cushitic languages (Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar).

Somali sultanate of the northeastern coast that profited from frankincense and salvage of wrecked ships. Italy conquered it in 1927.

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Facts

Dates: c. 1750 to 1927 CE
Duration: 177 years
Type: State
Region: Horn of Africa, North and West Africa
Language family: Cushitic
Capital: Alula

Events in North and West Africa during its time

1798 Napoleon invades Egypt
1804 Usman dan Fodio's jihad
1869 Suez Canal opens
1884 Berlin Conference
1896 Battle of Adwa

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE
Kingdom of Benin c. 1180 to 1897 CE
Bornu Empire c. 1387 to 1893 CE
Oyo Empire c. 1400 to 1836 CE
Funj Sultanate of Sennar 1504 to 1821 CE
Regency of Algiers 1516 to 1830 CE
Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco 1666 to 1912 CE
Ashanti Empire 1701 to 1901 CE
French Algeria 1830 to 1962 CE
Muhammad Ali dynasty (Khedivate) 1805 to 1914 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia
Mughal Empire 1526 to 1857 CE, South Asia
Portuguese Brazil 1500 to 1815 CE, South America
New Spain 1521 to 1821 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean

Questions

When did Majeerteen Sultanate exist?

c. 1750 to 1927 CE, about 177 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Majeerteen Sultanate?

Horn of Africa, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Alula.

What language did Majeerteen Sultanate speak?

Cushitic. This family includes Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar.