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Eweka I (reigned 1200 AD – 1235 AD) was the first Oba of Benin and presided over the kingdom's shift from the Ogiso Dynasty to the establishment of the Obaship. His 35-year reign had a notable impact on the political, cultural, and traditional aspects of the kingdom.
Refusing to pay tribute or acknowledge Eweka's authority, Ogiamien III posed a persistent challenge. [3] Despite attempts by Eweka and his successors to quell Ogiamien and his followers, success remained elusive over several generations. The conflict persisted until the reign of Oba Ewedo, who assumed the throne in 1255 AD. Ewedo sought to ...
Uwakhuahen, along with Idu and Ehenmihen, were the progeny of Eweka I. As per oral tradition, following the death of Eweka I, the Uzama resolved that one of his sons should be inaugurated as the new Oba. They favoured Uwakhuahen over his elder brother Idu, who was the rightful heir according to the principle of primogeniture. [1]
The foundation of the Kingdom of Ugu, with its capital at Umoghumwun has been traced to prince (sic) Idu, the eldest son of Oba Eweka I. [3] The Uzama who regulated and influenced succession to the throne did not accept Prince Idu as successor to the throne but favoured his younger brother Prince Uwakhuahen. The Uzama conspired and requested ...
[3] [4] Egharevba first wrote his history in Edo language, and titled it Ekhere Vb' Itan Edo. [5] The book was published in 1933 by the Church Mission Society Press in Lagos. [6] [5] The book begins with the establishment of the kingdom, detailing the history of the rulers from the Eweka dynasty onwards. It offers an overview of rulers, Queen ...
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