Benin Empire

State | Defunct

1180 CE to 1897 CE

The Benin Empire is a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria.

Its capital is Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo.

It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey.

The Benin Empire is annexed by the British Empire in 1897.

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Benin City Edo Nigeria View →

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