Benin is the present name of the country formerly called Dahomey.
The original name for Dahomey was the Kingdom of Dahomey. It was a West African kingdom that existed from the early 17th century until the late 19th century when it became a French colony.
The capital of Dahomey was Porto-Novo. Dahomey is now known as Benin, and the capital is Porto-Novo.
Dahomey, also known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, was located in what is now the country of Benin in West Africa. It existed from the 17th to the late 19th century before being conquered by the French.
The Dahomey Kingdom became powerful by developing a strong military, particularly the elite female warriors known as the Dahomey Amazons. They also expanded their territory through conquest and trade, accumulating wealth and resources that further strengthened their influence in the region. Additionally, they established effective political and administrative systems, ensuring stability and centralizing power within the kingdom.
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.
Benin is the present name of the country formerly called Dahomey.
The modern day nation of Benin was known as Dahomey during (and before) French rule; it kept the name for 15 years after independence before changing to Benin.
The original name for Dahomey was the Kingdom of Dahomey. It was a West African kingdom that existed from the early 17th century until the late 19th century when it became a French colony.
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In Dahomey was created in 1903.
Dahomey ended in 1900.
Dahomey was created in 1600.
The capital of Dahomey was Porto-Novo. Dahomey is now known as Benin, and the capital is Porto-Novo.
Republic of Dahomey ended in 1975.
Republic of Dahomey was created in 1958.
Akaba of Dahomey died in 1708.