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Iyoba Idia: The 1st Queen Mother of the Great Benin Kingdom.
At the end of the 15th century, the kingdom of Benin was plunged into a state of unrest when Oba Ozolua died. He left two powerful sons who were said to have been born on the same day which meant that there
At the end of the 15th century, the kingdom of Benin was plunged into a state of unrest when Oba Ozolua died. He left two powerful sons who were said to have been born on the same day which meant that there
was a dispute over who would succeed him.
One son, Esigie controlled Benin City, while the other son, Arhuaran, was based in the equally important city of Udo. Neither prince was prepared to yield to the other and soon after, a war ensued.
One son, Esigie controlled Benin City, while the other son, Arhuaran, was based in the equally important city of Udo. Neither prince was prepared to yield to the other and soon after, a war ensued.
The war severely compromised the kingdom of Benin’s status as a regional power.
Exploiting this weakness, the neighboring Igala people sent warriors across the Benue River to seize control of Benin’s northern territories...
Exploiting this weakness, the neighboring Igala people sent warriors across the Benue River to seize control of Benin’s northern territories...
