kingdom of Gonja
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The Kingdom of Gonja was a historical state in what is now northern Ghana. It was founded by Mande conquerors around the beginning of the 17th century. The ruling dynasty was established by a Mande chief named Jakpa, who expanded the state's territory.123
Gonja was a trading nation, and its people are descendants of this historical kingdom. The state was incorporated into the Asante empire during the 18th century. The contemporary Guang chiefdom, which is composed of the descendants of the Gonja people, includes rulers and commoners with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.3
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