Abron

historical kingdom, Africa

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The Abron kingdom of Gyaman was a precolonial state in what is now northern C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire. Founded by Tan Dat\u00e9, it rose to prominence as one of the states established by Akan peoples migrating into the region due to wars associated with the Asante empire. The Abron kingdom was conquered by the Asante in the 1730s and remained under their suzerainty until 1875, despite facing numerous revolts.12

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…the states established was the Abron kingdom of Gyaman founded by Tan Daté. It was conquered by the Asante in the 1730s, and, despite numerous revolts, remained subject to it until 1875. In much the same circumstances the Anyi kingdoms of Indénié (Ndenye) and Sanwi were founded. Following the death…
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…the states established was the Abron kingdom of Gyaman founded by Tan Daté. It was conquered by the Asante in the 1730s, and, despite numerous revolts, remained subject to it until 1875. In much the same circumstances the Anyi kingdoms of Indénié (Ndenye) and Sanwi were founded. Following the death…
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