Battle of Ekiokpagha 1255
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
About the battle
The Battle of Ekiokpagha was a military conflict that took place in 1255 on the Plains of Ogboka, near Benin City. Its designation as a battle is a mere historical formality as there was no fighting, but Ewedo's forces killed Chief Oliha, a senior ally of Ogiamien. The battle was fought between Ewedo, the recently crowned Oba of Benin, and Ogiamien III, the head of a royal family in the Benin Empire who disputed his claim to the throne. Oba Ewedo was victorious and established his palace at the site of the battle. Ewedo recognised Ogiamien III as a chief under his kingship.
The battle and its aftermath have been reenacted in the coronation rituals of the subsequent Obas of Benin, as a symbol of the historical and traditional enmity between the Oba and the Ogiamien family.
Text adapted from the Wikipedia article Battle of Ekiokpagha (revision 1370110007), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section; formatting and citations removed. No text added.
Nearby battles
- Battle of Òsogbo 1838 · 198 km
- Battle of Ogele · 251 km
- Battle of Atchoukpa 1890 · 332 km
- Battle of Nsanakong 1914 · 373 km
Browse more: battles in Nigeria · Africa · Medieval battles