sentences:  The Majeerteen Sultanate within the northeastern part of the Somali territories was established in the mid-18th century and rose to prominence the following century, under the reign of the resourceful "Boqor" (King) Osman Mahamuud.In late December 1888, Yusuf Ali Kenadid, the founder and first ruler of the Sultanate of Hobyo, requested Italian protection, and a treaty to that effect was signed in February 1889, making Hobyo an Italian protectorate.In April, Yusuf's uncle and rival, "Boqor" Osman, requested a protectorate from the Italians and was granted it.