Asmadin

Asmadin was a Malassay of the Adal Sultanate and later Garad (governor) in Abyssinia.

[1] He remained in Ethiopia as governor of Wej province after Adal's defeat and subsequent military withdrawal from Abyssinian territory.

[2] Asmadin had a great deal of influence in Abyssinia as he is known for assisting the imperial forces of Emperor Sarsa Dengel at the Battle of Endagabatan and the Battle of Hadiya.

[3] A gate is named after him in the city of Harar called Asmadin Bari.

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