Polity Lagos

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Was a precolonial polity in Nigeria.

Establishment

  • January 1601: Eko state is founded.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1801: 18th century Lagos was still technically a vassal city-state within the Benin Empire, but was increasingly independent and surpassing the latter in power and influence as Benin's power waned.