Kingdom of Aja

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Aja and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Aja or Little Adra was a kingdom of the Adja people in what is now the Republic of Benin with its capital at Ajatche and the official language Aja. On February 23, 1863, the Kingdom of Porto Novo accepted French protection.

Establishment

January 1621: Aja or Little Adra was a kingdom of the Adja in today's Republic of Benin with the capital Ajatche and the official language Aja. According to legend, succession disputes erupted around 1620 and the Ardra kingdom was divided.

Chronology

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1. Events

January 1689: In 1688, the Fon kingdom of Ajache Ipo was founded in Porto Novo. The Fon people are an ethnic group in Benin, known for their powerful kingdoms and influence in the region.

February 1863: On February 23, 1863, the Kingdom of Porto Novo accepted French protection.