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The Egba revolt and win independence from Oyo
The Egba, located west of Ife and north of Lagos, revolted and gained independence from Oyo by around 1796 as Oyo's power weakened.
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The Egba revolt and win independence from Oyo
The Egba, located west of Ife and north of Lagos, revolted and gained independence from Oyo by around 1796 as Oyo's power weakened.
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The Egba, located west of Ife and north of Lagos, revolted and gained independence from Oyo by around 1796 as Oyo's power weakened. Although some territory later returned to Oyo, most did not.