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1100 CE - 1897 CE: The Kingdom of Benin rules in southern West Africa.
1440 CE - 1473 CE: Reign of Ewuare the Great, the greatest ruler of the Kingdom of Benin.
1471 CE: Portuguese ships arrive off the coast of southern West Africa.
1487 CE: Portuguese traders establish a permanent presence at Ughoton, the major port of the Kingdom of Benin.
1514 CE: The king of Benin sends an unsuccessful diplomatic mission to Portugal to secure firearms.
1516 CE: The king or oba of the Kingdom of Benin prohibits the sale of male slaves to Portuguese traders.
1897 CE: A British force conquers the Kingdom of Benin in West Africa.