Sagrenti War

AMANKWA TIA
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Amankwa Tia (circa 1833-January 1874), commander-in-chief of the Asante armies, played a prominent role in the Sagrenti War of 1873-74 between Asante and the British...

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PREMPEH I, AGYEMANG
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Nana Agyemang Prempeh I (circa 1872-1931) was the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante) from 1888-1931. His reign was perhaps the most dramatic, the most eventful...

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KAKARI, KOFI
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Kofi Kakari (circa 1837-June 24, 1884) was Asantehene from 1867-74.  During his reign, Asante forces reoccupied the coastal region of the Gold Coast. This resulted,...

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BOFO, ADU
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Adu Bofo (18? – 1883), an Asante general, was an outstanding military commander who also wielded considerable political power in his capacity as Gyasehene (royal...

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