The Ancient and Modern Era Of Benin Kingdom 47
It was during Ozolua reign that a Portuguese, John Affonso d'Aviero visited Benin.
He introduced guns and coconut to the kingdom.
Ozolua died through poison from his soldiers after a war against the Onojie of Uromi.
ESIGIE 1504AD
Esigie crown prince name was Osawe. He succeeded his father Ozolua.
He had a half brother by name Aruaran. Aruaran was a man of great status.
He worried Esigie so much until he was defeated during a war at Udo.
During one of the battles, his only son was killed. To avoid being captured, Aruaran drown himself at Odighi lake.
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