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Battle of Danki

c. 1549 · 16th century · Also known as Danki

The Battle of Danki was fought around 1549 in present-day Senegal between the forces of Amari Ngone Sobel Fall of Cayor and the army of the Jolof Empire. Jolof's ruler was defeated and killed. The battle ended Jolof's dominance over the Wolof states, which then became independent kingdoms.

Battle of Danki
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Jolof EmpireMilitary, Decline

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CayorKingdom of JolofKingdom of Baol

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Danki. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-danki
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