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INTRODUCTION
The Oyo Empire was a Yoruba Empire of what is today western and
north central Nigeria. Established in the 15t century, the Oyo Empire grew to
become one of the largest West African states. It rose through the
outstanding organizational skills of the Yoruba, wealth gained from trade
and kits powerful cavalry. The Oyo empire was the most politically
important state in the region from mid 17th to the late 18th century, holding
sway not only over of the other kingdoms in Yoruba land, but also over
nearby African states, not able the from kingdoms of Dahomey in the
modern Republic of Benin to the west.
CONCLUSION
The increase of Oyo’s wealth brought conflict among the political
leaders some desired to use the wealth for territorial expansion while others
believed it best to use the wealth to grow the wealth even more. A bitter civil
war took place during the reign of Alaafin Abiodun who after defeating his
opponents pursued a policy of economic development based primary on the
coastal trade with European merchants. His weakened the neglected military
causing in effects a weakening of the central government. Dissension within
the Oyo community weakened the empire for their the empire had
experienced extensive expansion while over taxed the weakened governing
system. Revolt in the provinces required a strong administration which was
non-existent by the end of the eighteenth century due to its internal
dissension.
REFERENCES
- Book; George E. Eurafricana in western Africa. Commerce, social
‘status, Gende, and religious observance from the sixteenth to
eighteen century western Africa studies, Athens: Ohio University
press. 2003 ISBN 978-082-1414-859.
AMINU SALEH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AZARE
SCHOOL OF ARS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
COURSE TITLE: NIGERIAN IN THE 19TH CENTURY
COURSE CODE: HIS 222
S/N NAME
GROUP (C ) ASSIGNMENT
COLL/NO
1.
SAFARA HASSAN
14/0140/1
2.
UMMILKULSIM M. UMAR
14/0525/1
3.
UMAR GAMBO ZAKAR
15/0243/1
4.
NAFISA IBRAHIM
15/0172/1
5.
SURAJO MUHAMMAD BASIRU
15/0066/1
6.
YAKUBU AYUBA
15/0389/1
7.
ABUBAKAR ALIYU BELLO
15/0333/1
8.
ISHAQ ABDULHAMID
15/0306/1
9.
TABITHA ILIYA
15/0054/1
10.
IBRAHIM TATA
15/0576/1
QUESTION: Examine the reasons for all of old Oyo Empire
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