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