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This is a list of rulers of the Mahi state of Savalu, located in present-day Benin.
| This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations .(January 2022) |
This is a list of rulers of the Mahi state of Savalu, located in present-day Benin.
| Tenure | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| c.1650 | Foundation of Savalu state | |
| ante/post1795 to ante/post1795 | Gbagidi IV Jeizo Bonanaglo | |
| ???? to 1821 | Gbagidi V Bedebu | |
| 1821 to 1863 | Gbagidi VI Nyunyisso | |
| 1863 to 1885 | Gbagidi VII Lintonon | |
| 1885 to 1902 | Gbagidi VIII Zundegla (Zundegla Nozin Wandodo) | |
| 14 July 1902 to 4 February 1928 | Gbagidi IX Nyumoan | |
| 1928 to 19?? | Gbagidi X Bahinon | |
| 19?? to 19?? | Gbagidi XI Gandigbe | |
| 19?? to 2010 | Gbagidi XII | |
| 2010 to 2014 | Gbagidi XIII Dada Tossoh | |
| 2014 to present | Gbagidi XIV Gandjegni Awoyo | |
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