Benin’s military campaigns often targeted which neighboring ethnic group?

Benin Kingdom conducted many military campaigns against Yoruba territories. These neighboring states competed for trade routes and territory. Benin expanded westward into Yoruba lands.

The Igbo lived east of Benin with less direct contact. The Nupe were farther north. The Hausa kingdoms were very distant from Benin’s core territory.

Benin and Yoruba states had both conflict and trade relationships. Geography made them natural rivals for regional dominance.