Kingdom of Dahomey
Status | Kingdom, vassal state of the Portuguese Empire (1604-1690), Oyo Empire (1740–1823), French Protectorate (1894-1904)
Capital | Abomey
Common languages | Fon
Religion | Vodun
Government | Monarchy
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