During this expedition, he briefly attacked Mogadishu, capturing an Ottoman ship and firing upon the city, which compelled the sultan of Mogadishu to sign a peace treaty with the Portuguese.

Dec 27, 2025 · Mogadishu, capital, largest city, and a major port of Somalia, located just north of the Equator on the Indian Ocean. One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African …

The famed traveller Ibn Battuta arrived in the city in 1331 when Mogadishu was at the peak of its prosperity. He described Mogadishu as "an exceedingly large city" with many rich merchants, …

Sep 21, 2025 · Mogadishu, known as "The White Pearl of the Indian Ocean", was an entrepot for the Indian Ocean trade from ancient times until the 19th century, when it was conquered and …

Mar 9, 2025 · This article outlines the history of Mogadishu, exploring the main historical events and social groups that shaped its history. Mogadishu in the Indian Ocean world, map by S. …

Mogadishu Somalia’s poets keep hope alive for storytelling and for peace There may be no higher art in Somalia than oral poetry, which is recited in the most remote outposts and even by …

Mogadishu is the capital and largest city of Somalia, located along the northeastern Indian Ocean coastline. Historically, it has been a significant seaport and trade center, renowned for its …