1. Eweka I (about 1200 A.D.) He created the Uzama. They were six in number in his time. He made Uzama hereditary titles.

2. Uwakhuahen

3. Ehenmihen

4. Ewedo (about 1255 A.D.) He removed the seat of government from Usama to the present palace. Built the first prison which was named after him.

5, Oguola (about 1280 A.D.) He ordered the digging of the first moat round Benin City to keep out enemies. He also introduced Brass casting to Benin.

6. Edoni (about 1295 A.D.)

7. Udagbedo (about 1299 A.D.) The Ga of present-day Ghana migrated from Benin during his reign.

8. Ohen (about 1334 A.D.) The paralyzed Oba who killed his lyase for spying on the Oba's deformity and was himself stoned to death.

9. Ogbeka (about 1370 A.D.) The Urhobos migrated from Benin during his reign to Abraka and environs. No doubt they call the Binis Ikhuo'roka (the people of Eka) after the King.

10. Orobiru (about 1400 A.D.)

11. Uwaifiokun (about l432 A.D.)

not sure where to put this question:


Some Portuguese missionaries were forced to flee Benin in late 18th or early 19th century, after the kingdom lapsed into paganism and also had some serious economic and cultural upheavals.

Where did these missionaries flee to? Did they go back to their country or resettled elsewhere?

any info on them?