Uwakhuahen | |
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Oba of Benin | |
Oba of Benin | |
Reign | 1235 AD–1243 AD |
Predecessor | Eweka I |
Successor | Ehenmihen |
Born | Benin City |
Died | 1243 AD Benin City |
Issue | None |
House | Eweka I |
Father | Eweka I |
Uwakhuahen was the second Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, reigning from 1235 AD to 1243 AD. He was the son of Eweka I, the initiator of the Oba dynasty and the inaugural ruler to bear the title Oba. Upon the demise of his father, he ascended to the throne, although he did not designate an heir apparent.