<Li> The Oyo Empire ( 1400 -- 1895 ) was a West African empire of what is today western Nigeria . The empire was established by the Yoruba in the 15th century and grew to become one of the largest West African states . It rose to prominence through wealth gained from trade and its possession of a powerful cavalry . The Oyo Empire was the most politically important state in the region from the mid-17th to the late 18th century , holding sway not only over other Yoruba states , but also over the Fon kingdom of Dahomey ( located in the state now known as the Republic of Benin ) . </Li>
<Li> The Oyo Empire ( 1400 -- 1895 ) was a West African empire of what is today western Nigeria . The empire was established by the Yoruba in the 15th century and grew to become one of the largest West African states . It rose to prominence through wealth gained from trade and its possession of a powerful cavalry . The Oyo Empire was the most politically important state in the region from the mid-17th to the late 18th century , holding sway not only over other Yoruba states , but also over the Fon kingdom of Dahomey ( located in the state now known as the Republic of Benin ) . </Li>
what is the name of one of the african trading empires
what is the name of one of the african trading empires
The Oyo Empire
The Oyo Empire