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Summary
This work has been able to examine the growth and development of Benin military system and the socio-economic impact on the ancient Benin military formation, by first looking at the emergence and extent development of Benin kingdom before the reign of Oba Esigie in the 16th century. And later, how Oba Esigie military and economic reforms affected the growth and expansion of the empire. This research work went further to examine why and how the monarchy responded to these changes and reforms brought about ancient Benin military system.
The economic diplomatic reforms brought into Benin kingdom by the tides of change brought about by the reign of Oba Esigie contributed in large part to the growth of Benin kingdom from just a thriving kingdom in the coastal part of present day south-western Nigeria into the international arena, and of course a major target of European imperialism.
