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Matan Ibn Uthman Al Somali
Matan ibn Uthman ibn Khalid (, ) born early 1490 – 28 October 1531, also known as Garad Matan, was a Somalis, Somali military commander and Adal Sultanate, Adalite general that served the Adal Sultanate. He led key and decisive battles, famously in charge of the Somali divisions. He was also the brother-in-law of Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, Imam Ahmed and his right-hand man. Garad Matan played a very prominent role in the campaigns against the Ethiopian Empire, Abyssinians, killing the son of Lebna Dengel, Victor. Garad Matan hailed from the Geri Koombe clan. He was regarded as one of the most courageous military generals in East Africa well documented in the Futuh Al Habash Early life Born into the powerful Geri Koombe clan, a branch of the Darod, Darood, he was a key figure in the Spread of Islam#Horn of Africa, Muslim conquests in the Horn of Africa. He began his career as a knight, similar to his brother-in-law, Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, Imam Ahmed, who also began as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General
A general officer is an Officer (armed forces), officer of high rank in the army, armies, and in some nations' air force, air and space forces, marines or naval infantry. In some usages, the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED Online. March 2021. Oxford University Press. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/77489?rskey=dCKrg4&result=1 (accessed May 11, 2021) The adjective ''general'' had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction. French Revolutionary system Arab system Other variations Other nomenclatures for general officers include the titles and ranks: * Adjutant general * Commandant-General, Commandant-general * Inspector general * General-in-chief * General of the Air Force (USAF only) * General of the Armies, General of the Armies of the United States (of America), a title created for General John J. Pershing, and subsequently grante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |