Mahmud IV

For the mansa of the Malian Empire, see Mahmud IV (mansa).

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
Dynasty	Majeerteen dynasty
Religion	Islam

Reign

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]

See also

• Somali aristocratic and court titles