Polity Niumi

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Was a West African kingdom at the Gambia River.

Establishment

  • January 1601: Foundation of the Kingdom of Niumi, also known as the Kingdom of Barra.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1651: Establishment of Barra.
  • January 1895: From 1895 the inland of Gambia was part of the British Gambia Colony and Protectorate.

Disestablishment

  • January 1898: In 1897, Niumi formally became part of the Gambia Colony and Protectorate under the British Empire. This decision was made by the British colonial authorities, including Governor Sir George Denton.