Military & Warfare

Adal Sultanate's Expansion into Southern Ethiopia

The Adal Sultanate, under the leadership of Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, launched a military campaign that resulted in significant territorial gains in southern Ethiopia. This strategic move was motivated by both religious expansionism and the desire to control lucrative trade routes. Ahmad’s forces successfully captured key Ethiopian cities, demonstrating their military prowess. This campaign marked a critical shift in the balance of power in the region.

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