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Bamana Empire

1712 CE – 1861 CE

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Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · empire
Period
1712 CE – 1861 CE
Duration
149 years
Known Periods
7
Capital
Ségou
Data Confidence
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Overview

The Bamana Empire, also known as the Ségou Empire, was a significant state in West Africa during the 18th century. Founded as a centralized state in 1712 by Bitòn Coulibaly, it grew from an earlier kingdom established in 1640. It was one of the largest states in the region and, along with Kaarta, succeeded the Songhai Empire. The empire's existence as a centralized entity concluded in 1861 with an invasion by El Hadj Umar Tall.

Historical Periods

Bamana Empire (1713–1747)

1713 CE – 1747 CE

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Capital: SégouArea: 23,423 km²

Bamana Empire (1748–1751)

1748 CE – 1751 CE

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Capital: SégouArea: 34,696 km²

Bamana Empire (1752–1756)

1752 CE – 1756 CE

Capital: SégouArea: 23,423 km²

Bamana Empire (1769–1799)

1769 CE – 1799 CE

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Capital: SégouArea: 23,423 km²

Bamana Empire (1800–1802)

1800 CE – 1802 CE

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Capital: SégouArea: 34,696 km²

Bamana Empire (1803–1819)

1803 CE – 1819 CE

Capital: SégouArea: 104,631 km²

Bamana Empire (1820–1821)

1820 CE – 1821 CE

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Capital: SégouArea: 10,722 km²

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