Mahfuz
Mahfuz (or Mohammed) (Harari: መሕፉዝ, Arabic: محفوظ, Portuguese: Mafudy or Mafudi ; died July 1517) was a Harari Garad, Emir of Harar and Governor of Zeila in the Adal Sultanate. Although he was originally only emir of a small region he would rise to become leader of Adal due to his popularity, wielding more power than the sultan of Adal.He is often known as the "Captain of Zeila" in medieval texts.
| Mahfuz | |||||
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| Imam of Zeila, Garad and Emir | |||||
| Reign | 16th century | ||||
| Died | July 1517 | ||||
| Issue | Bati del Wambara | ||||
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| Religion | Islam | ||||
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