c. 17th centuryEvent
Oyo begins imperial expansion under Alafin Obalokun
After consolidating in the late 16th century, Oyo embarked on imperial expansion about the beginning of the 17th century.
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c. 17th century
Oyo begins imperial expansion under Alafin Obalokun
After consolidating in the late 16th century, Oyo embarked on imperial expansion about the beginning of the 17th century.
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After consolidating in the late 16th century, Oyo embarked on imperial expansion about the beginning of the 17th century. Alafin Obalokun placed the first Ajele (intendant) at Ijanna in Egbado, indicating conquest had reached toward the coast, though an expedition was heavily defeated by the Ijesha at Arera.