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The Warsangali Empire or Gerad Dynasty (, ) was a Somali imperial ruling house centered in northeastern and in some parts of southeastern Somalia.

It was one of the largest Empire ever established in the territory, and, at the height of its power, included the Sanaag region and parts of the northeastern Bari region of the country, an area historically known as Maakhir or the Maakhir Coast.

The Empire was founded in the late 13th century in northern Somalia by a group of Somalis from the Warsangali branch of the Darod clan, and was ruled by the descendants of the Gerad Dhidhin.

The Empire was ruled by the house of Gerad Dhidhin.

According to oral tradition, they fought against the Abyssinians and uprooted Christian communities in Galgala, a town that used to have churches and temples.

The edifices are still present as historical landmarks.

In honor of his accomplishments, Akil Dhahar's name is immortalized in the valley and mountains of the city known as Dhahar.

In 1884, the United Kingdom established the protectorate of British Somaliland through various treaties with the northern Somali States, including the Warsangali Empire.