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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Benin Empire
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Period: Jan 1, 1475 to
Trade With Portugal assists in adding to Benin's wealth and power
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Sep 4, 1500
Rule of Ewaure The Great
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Nov 4, 1580
Slave trade Becomes most prominent aspect of emire
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Period: to
Culture within the empire evolves
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Three brothers disagree on who should become the ruler of the Benin Empire
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Period: to
Influence of French directs the empire
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France signs commercial treaty with the ruler of Porto Novo
