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known variously as Agbome (c. 1600 - c. 1700), Danhome (c. 1700 - 1730), and\
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Dahomey (1730 - 1894). In 1730 the country became a tributary of the\
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neighboring kingdom of Oyo. It was conquered by France in the second\
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Franco-Dahomean war (1892 - 1894) and was split into Agbome and Alada. In\
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Franco-Dahomean war (1892 - 1894) and was split into Agbome and Alada. In\
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the 18th and 19th centuries Dahomey was known for its fierce ahosi (gbeto)\
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warriors: an army of women who were the king's official bodyguards and\
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celibate wives.")
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cities =
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; Major cities in Dahomey (mentioned frequently in records)
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"Abomey", ; the capital, built by Houegbadja
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"Agongointo-Zoungoudo", ; city reportedly built by Dakodonou
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"Abomey", ; The capital, built by Houegbadja
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"Agongointo-Zoungoudo", ; City reportedly built by Dakodonou
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"Allada", ; (Arrada) conquered in 1724
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"Hogbonou", ; (Porto-Novo)
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"Glēxwé", ; (Ouida/Whydahh) conquered in 1727
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"Cotonou", ; a large city, also the Benin seat of government
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"Cotonou", ; A large city, also the Benin seat of government
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"Cové",
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"Ezame", ; (Tado) birthplace of the Gangnihessou, origin of Fon
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; Other cities of pre-colonial Dahomey
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"Athiémé",
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"Bassila",
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"Kétou", ; founded by Ede of Ife in the 12th century
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"Kétou", ; Founded by Ede of Ife in the 12th century
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"Pobé",
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"Savalou",
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"Ganvie", ; established in 16th or 17th centuries
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"Grand-Popo", ; grew around the slave trade
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"Dassa-Zoumé", ; originally Yoruban, conquered c. 1800
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"Ganvie", ; Established in 16th or 17th centuries
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"Grand-Popo", ; Grew around the slave trade
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"Dassa-Zoumé", ; Originally Yoruban, conquered c. 1800
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; Cities within the historic borders of Dahomey (may have been part of Dahomey)
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"Aplahoué",
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