6 interesting facts about Benin Kingdom, The great kings, warriors, artefacts, church and more (With Photos)

3) Oba Ehengbuda was the last Oba of Benin to lead the Benin armies physically in battle.

After his death in 1601, the Benin kingdom gradually shrunk in size. The boundary of Benin Empire and Oyo Empire was set at Otun Ekiti during his reign after many wars was fought between the two Empires.

4) The Benin people are the best bronze casters in the world.

This is believed to be one of the greatest defining characteristics of the historic Kingdom of Benin. Established in the 14th century by Oba Oguola, the tradition of the casting profession remains a very preserved tradition only practiced by the Igun clan of casters by the official approval of the Oba.