- Source: List of rulers of the Fon state of Alada
Rulers of the Kingdom of Allada
This is a chronological list of rulers of the Kingdom of Allada, also known as Ardrah (Ardra), Ardrah Empire, Adja-Tado. and known to the French as Allada or Ardres. Named for its capital, the modern Allada, which was also the main city and major port of the realm the territory is located in present-day Benin.
The city and kingdom were supposedly founded by a group of Aja migrants from Tado, a settlement along the Mono River, in the 12th or 13th century. Its kings "ruled with the consent of the elders of the people".
While historically a sovereign kingdom, in present times the monarchy continues to exist as a non-sovereign monarchy within the republic of Benin
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
Ajahutonon (Alada hosu) = King
Sources
http://www.rulers.org/benitrad.html
African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland
See also
Benin
Fon people
King of Dahomey
List of rulers of the Fon state of Savi Hweda
Lists of office-holders
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- List of rulers of the Fon state of Alada
- List of rulers of the Fon state of Savi Hweda
- King of Dahomey
- Lists of office-holders
- Kpodégbé Djigla
- Outline of Benin
- List of Ahmadis
- Index of Benin-related articles
- Yoruba religion