Battles in which Benin participated

Benin has participated in various wars throughout history. Here are some important wars in which Benin participated:

1. Benin-British War (1897): Benin Kingdom was attempted to be occupied by the British Empire. King of Benin II Benin forces led by Ovonramwen put up resistance against the British. However, the Kingdom of Benin was defeated by Britain's technological superiority and military might.

2. Benin-Oyo War (18th century): In this war between the Benin Kingdom and the Oyo Empire, there was a struggle for leadership and sovereignty between the two powers. The Oyo Empire eventually defeated Benin and made it agree to pay taxes to the Kingdom of Benin.

3. Benin-Ife War (15th century): This war, which took place between the Kingdom of Benin and the Kingdom of Ife, started with the struggle of the two kingdoms for power and land. Benin Kingdom eventually defeated Ife and took the Ife Kingdom under its control.

4. Benin-Portuguese War (16th century): In this war between the Kingdom of Benin and Portugal, Benin forces resisted the Portuguese. However, the Kingdom of Benin was defeated by the firearms and technological superiority of the Portuguese. These wars represent important turning points in the history of the Benin Kingdom. Benin fought various wars with both other African kingdoms and European colonizers, sometimes winning and sometimes losing.