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Owu razed in the Yoruba wars

Around 1817 Oyo's main ally Owu was besieged by Ife and Ijebu forces, and was ultimately razed around 1822.

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Owu razed in the Yoruba wars

Around 1817 Oyo's main ally Owu was besieged by Ife and Ijebu forces, and was ultimately razed around 1822.

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Around 1817 Oyo's main ally Owu was besieged by Ife and Ijebu forces, and was ultimately razed around 1822. Egba refugees from the Owu war moved south and west to found the city of Abeokuta.

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