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What factors led to rise and growth of the Asante empire ?

What factors led to rise and growth of the Asante empire?

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John
- Several small Asante states emerged around Kumasi. They gave support to each other when
need arose mainly because they belonged to Oyoko clan.
- They got a lot of wealth from the Trans-Atlantic slave trade which she used to strengthen the
kingdom.
- Asante acquired guns ammunition from Europeans which she used to conquer other states.
- Centralization of authority under the Asanthene have ensured effective administration.
- Asante kingdom was endowed with very important items of trade e.g. gold and kola – nuts.
- The area was fertile and ideal for mixed farming thus plenty of food for the population.
johnmulu answered the question on January 31, 2017 at 08:59

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