Majeerteen Sultanate
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The Majeerteen Sultanate, or Majerteen Kingdom also known as Majeerteenia and/or Migiurtinia, was a Somali kingdom centered in the Horn of Africa. Ruled by Osman Mohamoud during its golden age, the su
Majeerteen sultanate flag
Royal Crest of Sultan Osman Mahmud II of Majeerteenia
One of the forts of the Majeerteen Sultanate (Migiurtinia) in Hafun.
Majeerteen soldiers loyal to Boqor Osman have a meeting, in preparation of war
Osman Mohamoud (king)
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Osman Mahamuud II, also known as Uthman III ibn Mahmud, was a Somali king. He led the Majeerteen Sultanate as its most famous and influential leader, during the late 19th century, and early 20th centu
Majeerteen Sultanate
…Arabic: سلطنة مجرتين), or Majerteen Kingdom also known as Majeerteenia and/or Migiurtinia, was a Somali kingdom centered in the Horn of Africa. Ruled by Osman Mohamoud during its golden age, the sultanate controlled the areas corresponding to modern-day Puntland. The earliest mention of the kingdom is the late 15th…
Photograph of Osman Mohamoud
Boqor Osman's standing alongside his son in 1911