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Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi

16th century Somali Imam and General of the Adal Sultanate

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Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi was the Imam of the Adal Sultanate from 1527 to 1543. Commonly named ግራኝ አህመድ in Amharic and Gurey in Somali, both meaning "the left-handed", he led the invasion and conquest of Abyssinia from the Sultanate of Adal during the Ethiopian–Adal War. He is often referred to as the "King of Zeila" in medieval texts.

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Born
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Place of birth
Harari Region wd
Died
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Place of death
Bahir Dar wd
Citizenship
Somalia wd
Occupation
sovereign, imam wd

Positions held wd

  • Sultan of Harar (1526–1543)

Questions

When was Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi born?
Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi was born on 1506 in Harari Region.
What positions has Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi held?
Positions held by Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi include: Sultan of Harar (1526–1543).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q335728 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Gragne.jpg by Somali government (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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