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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Benin Kingdom
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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Royal court of Benin
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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Wealth/Power of Benin Increases Because of Trade With Portuguese
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Slave Trade Becomes most vital export
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Period: to
African cultural traditions developed relatively uninflBenin deveoping culturally uninfluenced by outside elements 17&18th centuries
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Period: to
French presence and influence increases
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King Behanzin surrenders
King Behanzin is considered the 11th king of Benin -
British Punitive Expedition
Led by British admiral Sir Harry Rawson. His troops captured, burned, and looted Benin City, bringing the Kingdom of Benin to an end.