The first Garaad mentioned is Garaad Axmed Xiraabo (Also spelled Hirabu or Haraabe or Xaraabo), the son of the chief of the Mareexaan at the time, who was made Wali (governor) of Dawaaro after that kingdom's capture by Iimaam Axmed Gureey and his allies.
Lists I have been able to find about the Reer Garaad of Mareexaan show that the Reer Garaad are descended from an Axmed, is this the same Axmed? Or a different Axmed from a different branch of Mataan Ciise Axmed Maxamed Da'uud?
Thank you for your time
- James






