In this period Sultan Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad would move Adal's capital to Harar city after killing emir Abogn in order to regain influence in Adal.
[6][7][8] Garad Abogn ibn Adish ruled from 1518 to 1525 and led a campaign against the Walashma dynasty.
Abogn campaigned against Sultan Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad; however he was decisively defeated at Harar his own base and Abu Bakr successfully invaded Harar with the assistance of Somali militias.
[9][10][11] Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim Al-Ghazi served as an advisor and respected infantryman for Abogn against the Walashma forces.
[12][13] After his loss, Imam Ahmed avenged his sultan's death and killed Abu Bakr.