Between 1851 and 1864, the Egba defenders of Abeokuta repelled multiple full-scale military invasions launched by which neighboring West African kingdom, famed for its female warrior units?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Kingdom of Dahomey
- Step 1: King Ghezo and King Glele of Dahomey launched major assaults against Abeokuta in 1851 and 1864 with armies featuring the famous Dahomey female warriors (Mino / 'Amazons'). Step 2. The fortified earthworks of Abeokuta held firm, and the invaders suffered catastrophic defeats. Answer: the Kingdom of Dahomey. Why not the others: Porto-Novo was a minor coastal kingdom; Ashanti is in Ghana; Mossi is in Burkina Faso.
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