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Obas 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, Ovon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonial Nigeria
Colonial Nigeria was ruled by the British Empire from the mid-nineteenth century until 1st of October 1960 when Nigeria achieved independence. Britain Lagos Treaty of Cession, annexed Lagos Colony, Lagos in 1861 and established the Oil River Protectorate in 1884. British influence in the Niger area increased gradually over the 19th century, but Britain did not effectively occupy the area until 1885. Other European powers acknowledged Britain's dominance over the area in the 1885 Berlin Conference. From 1886 to 1899, much of the country was ruled by the Royal Niger Company, authorised by charter, and governed by George Taubman Goldie. In 1900, the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate passed from company hands to the Crown. At the urging of Governor Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, Frederick Lugard, the two territories were amalgamated as the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, while maintaining considerable regional autonomy among the three major regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Udagbedo
Udagbedo (reigned ) was the seventh ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. He succeeded his brother, Edoni. During his reign, he implemented agricultural reforms, expanded the kingdom’s territory, and established trade contacts via Saharan trade and later with European states. His rule coincided with the first recorded migration of the Ga from Benin to present-day Ghana, an event seen as evidence of Benin’s regional influence. Oral traditions refer to him as "Olagbeno" and place him at the center of the transition from the Ogiso dynasty to the Obaship. Primary accounts of Udagbedo's life and reign derive from Jacob Egharevba’s '' A Short History of Benin'', which relies heavily on oral sources. Scholars such as Philip Dark, A.F.C. Ryder, and John Fage have noted its cultural significance while advising caution regarding its chronology and integration of oral tradition with written records. Sources and historiography The principal source for Udagbedo's reign is Jacob Egh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edoni (Oba)
The Edoni (also ''Edones'', ''Edonians'', ''Edonides'') () were a Thracian tribe who dwelt mostly between the Nestus and the Strymon rivers in southern Thrace, but also once dwelt west of the Strymon at least as far as the Axios. They inhabited the region of Mygdonia before the Macedonians drove them out. After that, they settled in the region of Edonis which was named after them. There were a number of Edonian cities in the Classical era, including Drabeskos and Myrkinos. History The strategically important Athenian colony of Ennea Hodoi ("Nine Ways", later Amphipolis) was taken by the Edonians shortly after the Persian Empire was driven from the area. The Edoni and the nearby Thracians defeated a massive Ionian invasion led by Athens 32 years later. The Athenians and their allies advanced far up the Angitis valley toward Drabescus before they were cut off and completely destroyed, losing 10,000 killed in the disaster. Athens wrested control of Amphipolis from the Edonians j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oguola
Oguola was the fifth Oba of the Benin Kingdom, reigning from 1280 AD to 1295 AD. His reign was marked by achievements in fortifying the city of Benin, enhancing its defences, and contributing to the cultural and economic development of the kingdom. Born into the royal family, Oguola's ascent to the throne was prompted by the extended absence of his elder brother, Prince Obuobu, who was engaged in military campaigns. This unorthodox succession was a pragmatic decision by the kingdom's elders and advisors to ensure stability and effective leadership during a critical period. Oba Oguola's commitment to the Benin Kingdom's welfare and security was evident in his initiatives to fortify Benin City, including the construction of the first and second moats. These moats, characterised by their impressive size and strategic design, served as defensive barriers to protect the city from external threats. Furthermore, Oguola played a role in the revival of the ancient guild of brass castin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ewedo
Ewedo (born Efabo) was the fourth Oba of the Kingdom of Benin who reigned from . He was the only son and successor of Ehenmihen. He is credited with moving the seat of his government from Usama to the present palace site, introducing various gods and laws, and changing the name of the country from Ile or Ile-Ibinu to Ubini (Benin). He also reformed the political and administrative system of the kingdom, established a palace bureaucracy, and expanded the territory and influence of Benin. Background The Kingdom of Benin was one of the oldest and most influential states in West Africa. According to oral tradition, it was founded by the Ogiso (meaning "kings of the sky" or "rulers of heaven") who ruled from a mythical city called Igodomigodo. The Ogiso dynasty lasted for about 31 generations until the last Ogiso, Owodo, was deposed by a group of elders led by Chief Odion. The elders then sent an emissary to Ife, a Yoruba city-state, to ask for a king who would be related to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uwakhuahen
Uwakhuahen was the second Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, reigning from 1235 AD to 1243 AD. He was the son of Eweka I, the initiator of the Oba dynasty and the inaugural ruler to bear the title Oba. Upon the demise of his father, he ascended to the throne, although he did not designate an heir apparent. Biography Uwakhuahen, along with Idu and Ehenmihen, were the progeny of Eweka I. As per oral tradition, following the death of Eweka I, the Uzama 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 ... resolved that one of his sons should be inaugurated as the new Oba. They favoured Uwakhuahen over his elder brother Idu, who was the rightful heir according to the principle of primogeniture. The Uzama conspired and requested Idu to provide a cow with a bird's nest built upon its head for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, a population of more than 230 million, it is the List of African countries by population, most populous country in Africa, and the List of countries and dependencies by population, world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in Niger–Nigeria border, the north, Chad in Chad–Nigeria border, the northeast, Cameroon in Cameroon–Nigeria border, the east, and Benin in Benin–Nigeria border, the west. Nigeria is a Federation, federal republic comprising 36 States of Nigeria, states and the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The List of Nigerian cities by population, largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest List of largest cities, metr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
