Kingdom of Benin - Wikipedia
The Kingdom of Benin, [2] also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now southern Nigeria. [3] It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, [4] which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975. The Kingdom of Benin's capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria.
Oba of Benin - Wikipedia
An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people.
The Obas of Benin: A Brief History of the Rulers of A West
Apr 16, 2024 · In the following article, Collins Edigin, a historian at the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria, describes the rule of the Obas of Benin, a continuous dynasty of the West African state of Benin (now in present-day Nigeria) that began in the 13th Century and is one of the oldest in the world. The kingdom of Benin was one of the most ...
Benin | History, Culture & People of West Africa | Britannica
Oct 9, 2024 · Benin, one of the principal historic kingdoms of the western African forest region (fl. 13th–19th century). Tradition asserts that the Edo people became dissatisfied with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings, the ogisos, and in the 13th century they invited Prince Oranmiyan of …
The Oba of Benin Kingdom: A history of the monarchy
Nov 12, 2016 · Who is the Oba of Benin Kingdom in Nigeria and why is he so important to so many people?
The Kingdom of Benin - National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · Benin began to lose power during the 1800s, as royal family members fought for power and control of the throne. Civil wars broke out, dealing a significant blow to both Benin ’s administration as well as its economy.
Kingdom of Benin - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 2, 2019 · The king of Benin imposed strict control on his kingdom's trade, creating a royal monopoly. Indeed, the king clearly had a strong bargaining position with the Europeans because he prohibited the sale of male slaves after 1516 CE because he needed them for his own army.
Remarkable Historical Figures of Ancient Benin Kingdom
Benin Empire rose to the height of its glory thanks to the daunting contributions and sacrifices made by some outstanding men, women, leaders and warlords. Most of them went as far as laying...
How the great Benin kingdom was founded by a ... - Face2Face …
Jul 16, 2019 · They initially lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a kingdom. The kingdom became known as Igodomigodo and was ruled by a series of kings, known as the Ogisos.
What was the Kingdom of Benin? - BBC Bitesize
The kingdom of Benin began in the 900s when the Edo people settled in the rainforests of West Africa. At first, they lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a...