Ahmed Girri Bin Hussein Al Somali
Somali military commander / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ahmed Girri bin Hussein (Somali: Axmed Girri bin Xussein, Arabic: أحمد جرئ بن حسين الصومالي) was a Somali military commander and general that served the Adal Sultanate. He played a very prominent role in the campaigns of Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi by bringing one of the largest armies to aid the Imam in Jihad. Ahmed Girri hailed from the Yabarray clan.[1][2] He was also the chieftain of Habr Maqdi which was a collective of Yabarray and Bartirre. He was regarded one of the most capable generals in the conquest of Abyssinia alongside Garad Matan.[3][4]
Quick Facts Commander of the Somali Adalite DivisionAhmed Girri bin Hussein Al Somali أحمد جرئ بن حسين الصومالي, Native name ...
Commander of the Somali Adalite Division Ahmed Girri bin Hussein Al Somali أحمد جرئ بن حسين الصومالي | |
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Native name | Ahmed Girri Bin Hussein |
Born | 1500s ( unknown ) |
Allegiance | Adal Sultanate |
Service/ | Chieftain of the Habr Maqdi |
Rank | Division Commander |
Battles/wars | Battle of Shimbra Kure Battle of Amba Sel Battle of Badeqe |
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