to the government and future good behavior. He still commanded the loyalty of his people. Gradually, Shire reached an accommodation with the British administration. The colonial authorities recognized the influence that he could exert over his clan, and his Sultan status was eventually restored. Shire was later featured on the cover of History Today, appearing in a 1960 issue of the monthly illustrated history magazine. In 1960, he died peacefully during his sleep. See also Yusuf Ali Kenadid Ali Yusuf Kenadid Majeerteen Sultanate Osman Mahamuud Sultanate of Hobyo Notes External links Warsangeli Sultanate (Official website) 1960 deaths Ethnic Somali people Members of the Order of the British Empire Somali sultans Year of birth missing 20th-century Somalian people British Somaliland people of World War II Somalian prisoners and detainees Prisoners and detainees of the United Kingdom