Benin Empire

The Kingdom of Benin or Empire of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975.

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Which happened first?

• Benin Empire began 1 year before Ayyubid dynasty
• Benin Empire began 1 year before Lordship of Ireland
• Benin Empire began 3 years before Principality of Catalonia
• Benin Empire began 3 years before Seuna Dynasty
• Benin Empire began 7 years after Kakatiya dynasty

Timeline

1. Kakatiya dynasty1163–1323
2. Benin Empire (this page)1170–1897
3. Ayyubid dynasty1171–1341
4. Lordship of Ireland1171–1542
5. Principality of CataloniaJuly 1173 – September 18, 1714
6. Seuna Dynasty1173–1317

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