Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh
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Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh was a leader of the Dahomey Amazons
. In 1851, she led an all-female army consisting of 6,000 warriors against the Egba
fortress of Abeokuta
.
Dahomey Amazons
The Dahomey Amazons or Mino were a Fon all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey which lasted until the end of the 19th century...
. In 1851, she led an all-female army consisting of 6,000 warriors against the Egba
Egba
The Egba are a clan of the Yoruba people who live in western Nigeria. Many Egba live in the city of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State.- History :...
fortress of Abeokuta
Abeokuta
Abeokuta is the largest city and capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria and is situated at , on the Ogun River; 64 miles north of Lagos by railway, or 81 miles by water. As of 2005, Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 593,140....
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