Kingdom of Dahomey

StatusKingdom, vassal state of the Portuguese Empire (1604-1690), Oyo Empire (1740–1823), French Protectorate (1894-1904)
CapitalAbomey
Common languagesFon
Religion
Vodun
GovernmentMonarchy
Ahosu (King)
• c. 1600 – c. 1625
Do-Aklin
• 1894–1900
Agoli-agbo
History
• Aja settlers from Allada settle on Abomey Plateau
c. 1600
• Dakodonu begins conquest on Abomey Plateau
c. 1620
• King Agaja conquers Allada and Whydah
1724–1727
• King Ghezo defeats the Oyo Empire and ends tributary status
1823
• Disestablished
1904