Mudaito dynasty
The Mudaito dynasty (Modaytó dynasty) is the ruling dynasty of the Sultanate of Aussa (Sultanate of Awsa) in Ethiopia. It was founded by the Asaihemara Modaito clan of the Afars who came from the La'o and Doobi areas.
History
The Sultanate of Aussa (Afar Sultanate) succeeded the earlier Imamate of Aussa. The latter polity had come into existence in 1577, when
In June 1764, the Mudaito extended their area of control by overpowering Imamate tribes in and around Awsa.
Rulers
The following is a list of Mudaito dynasty rulers (Amoyta).
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kadhafo
| 1944 | 2011 | In 1945 Awsa is incorporated into Ethiopia. Sultan in exile from 1975 to 1991 | |||
Hanfere Alimirah
| 2011 | 2020 | succeeded his father | |||
| Ahmed Alimirah Hanfare | 2023 | currently in place |
See also
Notes
- ^ Mordechai Abir, The era of the princes: the challenge of Islam and the re-unification of the Christian empire, 1769–1855 (London: Longmans, 1968) p. 23 n. 1.
- ^ Fani, Sara (2017). HornAfr 6thField Mission Report (PDF). University of Copenhagen. p. 8.
- ^ Almanhal p. 447 ስለ ሞዳይቶ
- ^ AlManhal ስለ ሞዳይቶ p. 447
- ^ J. Spencer Trimingham, Islam in Ethiopia (Oxford: Geoffrey Cumberlege for the University Press, 1952), p. 262.
- ^ Almanhal p. 450
- ^ Almanhal p. 450
- ^ Almanhal Dr Hashim p. 451
- ^ AlManhal Taarikh AL Afar pp. 446 – 458
References
- Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, vol. 1, article on Afar literature
- Didier Morin, Dictionnaire historique des Afar, 2003