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Ewedo, originally known as Prince Efabo, was the fourth Oba of the Kingdom of Benin who reigned from 1255 AD to 1280 AD. He was the only son and successor of Ehenmihen. He is credited with moving the seat of his government from Usama to the present palace site, introducing various gods and laws, and changing the name of the country from Ile or Ile-Ibinu to Ubini (Benin). He also reformed the political and administrative system of the kingdom, established a palace bureaucracy, and expanded the territory and influence of Benin.
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- ↑ "THE UZAMA (King Makers)". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ↑ "Analysis of the Uzama Titles". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
- ↑ "Highest Ranking Chiefs of the Benin Kingdom - Uzama, Oliha, Oyo, and Ife". edofolks.com. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
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