Oba of Benin

The ruler of the kingdom of Benin were called " Oba " and reigned from 1200 AD, the Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria today. From the 15th to the 19th century, this was one of the mightiest empire in West Africa. The original rulers of the present city of Benin ruled between 800 and 1200 little more than the city and a few dependent villages. They are usually grouped together as " Ogiso Dynasty " and can hardly be regarded as the ruler of a kingdom. After the end of this dynasty was followed by a ruler named Oranyim. With the subsequent " Eweka I. " The following list starts since started to develop the function of a " Oba " and also a " kingdom " with him. From about 1700, the following information is now relatively secure historical data before it is approximate.

The following list is based on the King List of Jacob Uwadiae Egharevba.