Before Benin Was Benin Episode 5 The Rise of the Great Obas of Benin

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By the early 13th century AD, the Oba dynasty of Benin had taken firm root. What began as a fragile monarchy under Eweka the First evolved into one of the most sophisticated and powerful kingdoms in precolonial Africa.

In this episode, we trace the rise of the Great Obas of Benin from c. 1200 AD to 1400 AD—a period marked by political consolidation, territorial expansion, and the strengthening of sacred kingship. We explore how the Obas balanced spiritual authority with council governance, built early military systems, and transformed Benin City into the heart of a growing empire.

Long before sustained European contact, Benin had already developed advanced systems of administration, art, warfare, and ritual. This episode challenges outdated narratives by showing Benin as a fully formed African civilization—confident, organized, and powerful.

This is Episode 5 of the historical documentary series “Before Benin Was Benin”, combining Edo oral tradition with historically accepted timelines for educational use.

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