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Which communities did the Imam mobilize to a common cause?
Which communities did the Imam mobilize to a common cause?
What was one of the reasons the Imam united the pastoral communities?
What was one of the reasons the Imam united the pastoral communities?
At what age was Lebne-Dengel enthroned?
At what age was Lebne-Dengel enthroned?
Which Sultanate fell to Imam Ahmed's army?
Which Sultanate fell to Imam Ahmed's army?
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When did Imam Ahmed refuse to pay tribute and started his campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
When did Imam Ahmed refuse to pay tribute and started his campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
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What significant issue did Lebne-Dengel face when he mobilized a force against Imam Ahmed?
What significant issue did Lebne-Dengel face when he mobilized a force against Imam Ahmed?
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Which territories did Imam Ahmed's army control, putting the Christian Kingdom at risk?
Which territories did Imam Ahmed's army control, putting the Christian Kingdom at risk?
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What was the elder who assisted Lebne-Dengel?
What was the elder who assisted Lebne-Dengel?
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What was one outcome of the Christian Kingdom's initial advancements into Muslim territory?
What was one outcome of the Christian Kingdom's initial advancements into Muslim territory?
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What key factor contributed to the Imam's successful leadership?
What key factor contributed to the Imam's successful leadership?
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What was the Imam's primary goal in mobilizing the pastoral communities?
What was the Imam's primary goal in mobilizing the pastoral communities?
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What was the outcome of the initial Christian Kingdom's advancements into Muslim territory?
What was the outcome of the initial Christian Kingdom's advancements into Muslim territory?
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Why did the Christian Kingdom's army fail to adopt a common strategy?
Why did the Christian Kingdom's army fail to adopt a common strategy?
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What was the turning point for Imam Ahmed's army?
What was the turning point for Imam Ahmed's army?
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What was the Imam's strategy to protect Islamic beliefs and practices?
What was the Imam's strategy to protect Islamic beliefs and practices?
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What was the result of Imam Ahmed's campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
What was the result of Imam Ahmed's campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
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What was the relationship between Adal and the Christian Kingdom before Imam Ahmed's campaign?
What was the relationship between Adal and the Christian Kingdom before Imam Ahmed's campaign?
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What was the role of Elleni in the conflict?
What was the role of Elleni in the conflict?
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What was the result of the Christian Kingdom's initial advancements into Muslim territory?
What was the result of the Christian Kingdom's initial advancements into Muslim territory?
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What was Imam Ahmed's ultimate goal in his campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
What was Imam Ahmed's ultimate goal in his campaign against the Christian Kingdom?
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Study Notes
The Muslim Principalities
- The establishment of Muslim sultanates in Ethiopia and the Horn followed the introduction of Islam, with the Zeila trade route serving as a gateway to the interior.
- Several Muslim sultanates were formed, including Ifat, Fatagar, Dawaro, Dara, Bali, Hadya, Arbabini, Sharka, and Adal.
The Sultanate of Ifat
- The Sultanate of Ifat emerged in the mid-13th century, with Umar Walasma as its founder and the Walasma Dynasty.
- Ifat destroyed the Makhzumite dynasty in 1285 and became the strongest Muslim Sultanate in the region.
- Ifat controlled a vast territory, including the Zeila trade route, and became a strong rival to the Christian highland state.
Other Muslim Sultanates
- The Sultanate of Fatagar emerged in the 13th century, situated south of present-day Bulga around Shenkora.
- Dawaro was located between the middle Awash River and upper Wabe-Shebele, while Bali was located in the rich area south of the Wabe-Shebele.
- Dara probably existed between Dawaro and Bali states, and Arbabini was located between Dawaro and Hadiya.
- Hadiya was located to the west of Dawaro and Bali, with little known about its history.
- Sharaka was located in the present territory of Arsi, existing as a tributary to the Christian kingdom from the 14th century onwards.
Trade and Conflict
- Trade was a significant factor in the rise and development of the Muslim sultanates, serving as a source of livelihood.
- Long-distance trade was a source of great wealth, linking the peoples of Ethiopia and the Horn.
- The desire to monopolize long-distance trade and territorial expansion led to conflicts between the Christian kingdoms and Muslim principalities.
- Imam Ahmed ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi united the Afar, Argoba, Somali, Harla, and Harari communities, expanding to the Christian Kingdom and resolving material needs while keeping Islamic beliefs and practices intact.
The Sultanate of Adal
- The Sultanate of Adal was established in the highland districts around Harar in 1367 by a branch of the Walasma family.
- Adal became a centre of resistance against the Christian Kingdom until the second half of the 16th century.
- Imam Ahmed mobilized the pastoral communities, convincing them to unite and expand to the Christian Kingdom.
- The Christian Kingdom, led by Lebne-Dengel, initially retained its interest and advanced into Muslim territory, but Imam Ahmed's army fought fiercely, controlling territories including Bali, Dawaro, Fatagar, Sidama, Hadiya, and Kambata.
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Learn about the historical relationship between Muslim states and Christian kingdoms, and the role of trade routes in linking states and peoples in Ethiopia and the Horn during the 13th-16th centuries.
