State

Ashanti Empire

Also known as Asante Empire, Asante, Ashanti, Asante Kingdom

The Ashanti Empire was an Akan state in present-day Ghana, founded by Osei Tutu around the end of the seventeenth century with its capital at Kumasi. Its power rested on gold, trade, including the Atlantic slave trade, and a strong army, and the Golden Stool symbolised its unity. After a series of wars with Britain it was annexed in 1901.

Ashanti Empire
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Ashanti EmpireFoundation, Socioeconomy, Military, Governance, Impact, Decline, SummarySokoto CaliphateSocioeconomy

Mentioned in 12 state histories

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Ashanti Empire. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/ashanti-empire
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