 The Sultanate of Hobyo was different from that of Majeerteen in terms of its geography and the pattern of the territory.It was founded by Yusuf Ali Keenadid in the middle of the 19th century in central Somalia.Its jurisdiction stretched from Ceeldheer through to "Dusamareeb" in the south-west, from "Galladi" to Galkacyo in the west, from Jerriiban to Garaad in the north-east, and the Indian Ocean in the east.