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Egbeka
Egbeka was the ninth Oba of Benin, ruling from 1370 AD to 1400 AD. He was the eldest son of Oba Ohen Ohen was the eighth Oba (monarch) of the Benin Kingdom, who ruled from . He was the son of Oba Oguola and successor of Oba Udagbedo, who had conquered the Ekiti and Akure kingdoms and built the first moat around Benin City. He expanded the B ... and took over the throne after his father's death. Early life Information about Oba Egbeka's early life is limited. As the eldest son of Oba Ohen, he was next in line for the throne. His ascension was preceded by a period of civil unrest and power struggles within the kingdom. Reign Egbeka's reign was marked by several civil wars with the Uzama Nihinron. His governance skills were limited, and his death did not significantly affect the kingdom. During his reign, the Sobos (Urhobos) migrated from Benin, founding Abraka and other towns. Conflict with the Uneme Egbeka's rule was marked by conflict with the Uneme people, who were sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohen
Ohen was the eighth Oba (monarch) of the Benin Kingdom, who ruled from . He was the son of Oba Oguola and successor of Oba Udagbedo, who had conquered the Ekiti and Akure kingdoms and built the first moat around Benin City. He expanded the Benin Empire to the west and east, and increased its control over several tributary states. Early life and reign Oba Ohen was the third son of Oba Oguola, who had conquered the Ekiti and Akure kingdoms and built the first moat around Benin City. He succeeded his elder brother Oba Udagbedo, who had died without a male heir. He extended the Benin Empire to the west, reaching as far as Dahomey (present-day Benin Republic), and to the east, reaching as far as the Niger Delta The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South South geopolitic .... He also consol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oba Of Benin
The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated Republic of Benin, which was then known as Dahomey) has continued to be mostly populated by the Edo (also known as Benin ethnic group). The dynasty is sometimes called the "Eweka dynasty", after its first ruler, Eweka I, and was preceded by the Ogiso monarchy. In 1897, a British military force of approximately 1,200 men under the command of Sir Harry Rawson mounted the Benin punitive Expedition. The force was dispatched in retaliation to the ambush of a British party, at Ugbine village near Gwato on 4 January 1897 by a group of Benin soldiers who were acting without orders from the Oba; the ambush had led to the deaths of all but two of the British party. The British force captured the capital of the Kingdom of Benin, sacking and burning the city while forcing the Oba of Benin, Ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benin Kingdom
The Kingdom of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, 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. The Benin Kingdom was one of the oldest and most developed State (polity), states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa. It grew out of the previous Edo people, Edo Kingdom of Igodomigodo around the 11th century AD; it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897, but endured as a non-sovereign monarchy. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the kingdom reached the height of its prosperity, expanding its territory, trading with European powers, and creating a remarkable artistic legacy in cast bronze, iron, brass, carved ivory, and other materials. History Early By the 1st century BC, the Benin territory was partially agricultural; and it became primarily agricultural by around A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzama Nihinron
The Uzama Nihiron also known as King Makers in the Benin Kingdom, are among the highest ranking chiefs in Benin History. Just like the Oyomesi of the old Oyo empire, the Uzama are saddled with the responsibility of crowning a new king in the Benin Kingdom (modern day Benin City). From ancient Benin History, the Uzama reign started during the Ogiso era and they consist of four chiefs which is headed by Chief Oliha. Other chiefs holding the Uzama title include Edohen, Ezomo, Ero, Eholo Nire and Oloton. While the Chiefs were responsible for crowning the King or the Oba of Benin, they do not have the power to choose the king. See also * Kingdom of Benin * Oba of Benin * List of the Ogiso ''Ogiso'' is the name used by the people of Igodomigodo or (Ugodomigodo) to refer to the institution and first dynasty of rulers beginning approximately around 900 - 950AD or the mid tenth century. The name variously translates to mean 'King fro ... References Kingdom of Benin {{Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Benin
The Kingdom of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, 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. The Benin Kingdom was one of the oldest and most developed State (polity), states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa. It grew out of the previous Edo people, Edo Kingdom of Igodomigodo around the 11th century AD; it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897, but endured as a non-sovereign monarchy. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the kingdom reached the height of its prosperity, expanding its territory, trading with European powers, and creating a remarkable artistic legacy in cast bronze, iron, brass, carved ivory, and other materials. History Early By the 1st century BC, the Benin territory was partially agricultural; and it became primarily agricultural by around A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ada And Eben
The Ada and Abere are state swords of authority in Yorubaland. State swords have been used for centuries to represent the ancient rights bestowed from Ife to various Yoruba, Yoruboid, and neighbouring groups, including the Fon, Ga, and Benin Kingdom. Àdá Veneration of Ògún As seen in the Orisha tradition, the Yoruba greatly revere their departed ancestors, and as such, have the belief that prayers offered to them are potent to procure temporal blessings. Ogun, one of the earliest kings of Ife, the totemic capital of the Yoruba nation, is venerated as the spirit of metal work and as a primordial Orisha of creativity, warfare, and technology. One of the most important objects in the cult of Ogun is the ceremonial Ada sword. This ceremonial sword is dedicated to him and is known by the name Ada-Ogun. Ogun devotees are afforded traditional respect in some courts which permit them to swear by a piece iron, in the same manner that Christians and Muslims swear to the Bible an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th-century Monarchs In Africa
The 14th century lasted from 1 January 1301 (represented by the Roman numerals MCCCI) to 31 December 1400 (MCD). It is estimated that the century witnessed the death of more than 45 million lives from political and natural disasters in both Europe and the Mongol Empire. West Africa experienced economic growth and prosperity. In Europe, the Black Death claimed 25 million lives wiping out one third of the European population while the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France fought in the protracted Hundred Years' War after the death of King Charles IV of France led to a claim to the French throne by King Edward III of England. This period is considered the height of chivalry and marks the beginning of strong separate identities for both England and France as well as the foundation of the Italian Renaissance and the Ottoman Empire. In Asia, Tamerlane (Timur), established the Timurid Empire, history's third largest empire to have been ever established by a single conqueror. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th-century Monarchs In Africa
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian calendar dates from 1 January 1401 (represented by the Roman numerals MCDI) to 31 December 1500 (MD). In Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period. Many technological, social and cultural developments of the 15th century can in retrospect be seen as heralding the " European miracle" of the following centuries. The architectural perspective, and the modern fields which are known today as banking and accounting were founded in Italy. The Hundred Years' War ended with a decisive French victory over the English in the Battle of Castillon. Financial troubles in England following the conflict resulted in the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. The conflicts ended with the defeat of Richard III by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field, establishing the Tudor dynasty in the later part of the century. Constant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
