Highlight any five factors that contributed to the decline of Benin Empire in the 19th...

Explanation

- Ascension of weak rulers to Benin throne.

- The Benin Empire declined due to the loss of revenue as a result of the abolition of the slave trade.

- The diversion of trade from Ughoton to Badagry.

- Revolts by the vassal states.

- Tributes from the vassal states declined.

- Succession disputes within the Benin Dynasty.

- The Yoruba Civil Wars made it difficult for Benin traders to transport their products by land to the port of Lagos.

- The Fulani Jihad also contributed to the decline of Benin's economy.

- Agriculture also declined.

- British interference in the Benin affairs which led to the Benin massacre.