Benin Empire (Africa) By West_Connor Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1800 Benin Empire Period: Jan 1, 1475 to Jan 1, 1800 Trade With Portugal assists in adding to Benin's wealth and power Sep 4, 1500 Rule of Ewaure The Great Nov 4, 1580 Slave trade Becomes most prominent aspect of emire Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 1, 1700 Culture within the empire evolves Jan 1, 1620 Three brothers disagree on who should become the ruler of the Benin Empire Period: Nov 4, 1835 to Nov 4, 1900 Influence of French directs the empire Jan 1, 1851 France signs commercial treaty with the ruler of Porto Novo
