Which of the following Yoruba states rose to prominence as a result of the decline of Oyo?
Source: JAMB · 2024
Which of the following Yoruba states rose to prominence as a result of the decline of Oyo?
Explanation
Ibadan rose to power during the Yoruba civil wars after Oyo collapsed. It started as a military camp and grew into a major city. Ibadan’s warriors dominated Yorubaland by the mid-1800s.
Ijebu remained important for trade but didn’t expand like Ibadan. Ife was the ancient spiritual capital, not a political power. Egba people founded Abeokuta but weren’t as militarily dominant.
Ibadan showed how military strength could create new power centers. It filled the vacuum left by Oyo’s decline.
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