Polity Ife

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Was a precolonial polity in Nigeria centered on the city of Ife.

Establishment

  • January 1201: Around the thirteenth century a chiefdom was established in Ife.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1501: During the 15th century, the Kingdom of Benin conquered and absorbed the territory of Ife. This marked a significant expansion of the Benin Kingdom's influence and power in the region.