JAMB - History (2019 - No. 43)
Oba Ewuare of Benin Kingdom is credited with having
successfully opposed British imperialism
successfully managed monopoly over trade which the British found irksome
succeeded Ovonramwen
transformed Benin city into a city-state
Explanation
Oba Ewuare is notable for having transformed Benin city into a City-State from a military fortress built by the Ogisos, protected by moats and walls. His era is notable, being the first Golden Age Oba.
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