"The King of Benin can in a single day make 20,000 men ready for war, and, if need be, 180,000, and because of this he has great influence among all the surrounding peoples. . . . His authority stretches over many cities, towns and villages. There is no King thereabouts who, in the possession of so many beautiful cities and towns, is his equal."
What was Ewuare the leader of what kingdom?He was the leader of Benin
Benin Kingdom rose to power as it served as the capital of the Kingdom of Benin, the empire of the Oba of Benin. As other kingdoms crowded around the area, they became more powerful and the Kingdom of Bein fell.
No. Mali and Benin are separate countries.
when was the benin kindom most powerfull and important
when was the benin kindom most powerfull and important
Nigeria
They were together
Before it was known as Benin, the country was known as Dahomey. From 1600-1900, the region was known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which the French dissolved in 1900. After it became a french colony, modern Benin was known as French Dahomey from 1904-1958. In 1958, the region changed its name to Republic of Dahomey and after 1960, it achieved full independence from France. In 1975 the Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin, which has been its name since.
nigeria
the portuguese
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The Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, was famous for its art in both bronze and ivory. The Benin bronzes and ivory carvings are known for their intricate detail and craftsmanship, depicting scenes of court life, cultural rituals, and historical events. These art pieces are highly valued for their artistic and cultural significance.