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The Dhulbahante garaadship was a traditional kingdom that existed from 1530 until 1899. A "garaad" was like a king or a chief for the Dhulbahante people. After 1899, this kingdom was followed by the Darwiish State.

One important leader was Diiriye Guure. He was special because he was the first Dhulbahante king chosen by the people, not just because he was born into the royal family. He was also the first Dhulbahante leader to be called a sultan. Diiriye Guure helped bring the Dhulbahante people back together after some disagreements that happened many years before. He was also the first Dhulbahante king whose power was shared with another important leader, known as the Sayid. Only two people, Aar Dheel and Diiriye Guure, became Dhulbahante kings without being in the usual line of succession.

Dhulbahante Garaads

The Dhulbahante garaadship was led by a series of rulers called Garaads. These leaders guided their people through many years of history. The table below lists the different Garaads and when they ruled.

# Garaad Reign Notes
1 Shirshoore 1530-1550 Started the Dhulbahante garaadship
2 Garaad Farah 1550-1590
3 Garaad Abdalla II 1590-1600
4 Garaad Yasin 1600-1620
5 Baharsame 1620-1650 His real name was Garad Mohamed I
6 Jabane 1650-1685 His real name was Garad Mohamud
7 Garaad Ali I 1685-1708
8 Garaad Mohamud II 1708-1734
9 Garaad Mohamed II 1734-1760
10 Garaad Mohamud III 1760-1780
11 Garaad Ali II 1780-1802
12 Garaad Mohamed III 1802-1825
13 Garaad Ali III 1825-1840
14 Korebas 1840-1863 Also known as the warrior garaad. His real name was Garaad Mohamud IV
15 Garad Ali IV 1863-1896 He was the first Dhulbahante king to be removed from power. Diiriye Guure replaced him.
16 Diiriye Guure 1897-1918 Diiriye Guure was the first Dhulbahante king not to inherit his position.
17 Aar Dheel 1921-1923 He was the second Dhulbahante king, after Diiriye Guure, who was not in the usual line of succession.
18 Garaad Jama I 1923-1966
19 Garad Ali V 1966-1985
20 Garaad Abdiqani 1985-2006
21 Jama Garad Ali 2006-present He is the current garaad.
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