Battle of Ekiokpagha

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 coronated 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.

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1255  Wikidata
battle, Benin Empire, 

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Location: 6.3307, 5.6287, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1255-01-01T00:00:00Z

1255 Battle of Ekiokpagha

1967-08-09T00:00:00Z

1967-09-20T00:00:00Z

1967 Midwest Invasion of 1967

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
area	region	1170	Benin Empire		Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1255	Battle of Ekiokpagha	Benin Empire, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1967	Midwest Invasion of 1967	invasion	Wikidata