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Conflict Africa

Igala–Benin War (Idah War)

1515 CE – 1516 CE · 1 year

The Attah of Igala invaded Benin after disaffected nobles defected over Oba Esigie's Christian ties. Benin repelled the invasion with Portuguese musketry and the counsel of Queen Idia, then expanded eastward.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Kingdom of Benin (Oba Esigie, Queen Idia)
  • Kingdom of Igala (Attah of Igala)

Key moments

Defining events in the Igala–Benin War (Idah War).

  1. 1515 Igala invasion of Benin
  2. 1516 Defeat of the Igala general at Idah
  3. 1516 Benin eastward expansion campaigns

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1515 CE and 1516 CE.

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