Jolof Empire
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Was a polity in Western Africa, in modern-day Senegal. Formerly a province of the Mali Empire, it separated from it in 1360.
Establishment
January 1361: The new state of Djolof, named for the central province where the king resided, was a vassal of the Mali Empire for much of its early history. Djolof remained within that empire's sphere of influence until the latter half of the 14th century. During a succession dispute in 1360 between two rival lineages within the Mali Empire's royal bloodline, the Jolof became permanently independent.
Chronology
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1. Events
January 1495: In 1494, the first King of Saloum from the Guelwar period ascended to the throne in present-day Senegal. This marked the beginning of a new era in the Kingdom of Saloum, a West African state known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
January 1501: The Kingdom of Saloum in Senegal was a traditional kingdom founded at the end of the 15th century by the "Gelwaar" nobles of the Kingdom of Kaabu in the south.
January 1514: In 1513, Dengella Koli led a strong force of Fulani and Mandinka into Futa Toro, seizing it from the Jolof and setting up his dynasty.
Disestablishment
January 1550: After the Battle of Danki were the forces of the Jolof Empire were defeated by the rebellious vassal of Cayor, the Empire disintegrated and was reduced to a Rump state.
