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Oyo's first invasion of the Aja country (Allada)

The first invasion of the Aja country by Oyo came in 1698 when the coastal kingdom of Allada was conquered, giving Oyo a political interest in the area.

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1698

Oyo's first invasion of the Aja country (Allada)

The first invasion of the Aja country by Oyo came in 1698 when the coastal kingdom of Allada was conquered, giving Oyo a political interest in the area.

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The first invasion of the Aja country by Oyo came in 1698 when the coastal kingdom of Allada was conquered, giving Oyo a political interest in the area. This set the stage for later conflict when Dahomey expanded into Allada.

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