Malassay
| Malassay | |
|---|---|
A depiction of the soldiers of Imam Ahmed armed with a musket and a cannon | |
| Active | 1100–1600 |
| Allegiance | Adal Sultanate |
| Type | Infantry, Cavalry |
| Role | Standing professional military |
| Garrisons | Harar |
| Engagements | Battle of Ansata, Battle of Hubat, Battle of Shimbra Kure, Battle of Fatagar, Battle of Hazalo, Battle of Endagabatan, Battle of Hadiya |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Garad |
A Malassay (Harari: መለሳይ Mäläsay, Somali: Maalasay) was a member of the elite cavalry units that formed the Adal Sultanate's household troops. According to Manfred Kropp, Malassay were the Harari armed forces.